CMPD Providence Division EV Charger Additions

The City of Charlotte Department of General Services is procuring electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for the CMPD Providence Division Station through a competitive bid process (Project Number 269-2026-165). The project aims to support the city's initiative to reduce fossil fuel consumption by installing six (6) Dual Port 80 amp Level II Chargers, one (1) 200 KW DC Fast Charger, and preparing five (5) additional make-ready locations for future Level II Dual Port Chargers. Bidders must be properly licensed under North Carolina state law and complete a Restricted Data Confidentiality Form to obtain bid documents. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a subsequent site visit, and bids are due Tuesday, December 9, 2025, before 1:00 PM via electronic submission through the Procurement Portal. Bids must include a 5% bid security for proposals equaling or exceeding $300,000, and bidders must comply with specific insurance requirements outlined in AIA Document A201-2017.

The procurement includes a Charlotte Business Inclusion (CBI) Program with a 9% Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprises (MWSBE) subcontracting goal, which provides opportunities for disadvantaged businesses to participate in the contract. The project has an estimated cost range between $450,000 and $702,000, with the City reserving the right to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities. Potential bidders must adhere to strict confidentiality requirements, including protecting sensitive information and restricting employee access to confidential data. The chargers will be owner-purchased and contractor-installed, indicating a collaborative approach to infrastructure development. The project represents a strategic investment in sustainable transportation infrastructure, supporting the city's broader environmental and energy transition objectives by expanding electric vehicle charging capabilities for the municipal fleet.