Design and Construction Manager Services for Two Electric Charging Stations

The City of Gainesville is requesting qualifications for design and construction manager services for two ChargePoint Express Depot Stations, one ChargePoint Express Power Block, and two 110-volt service outlets at the Regional Transit System Main Facility, with proposals due August 27, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. The project is federally funded through a Federal Transit Administration grant; all proposals must comply with FTA requirements, civil rights laws, equal employment opportunity standards, and disadvantaged business enterprise provisions.

Respondents must be Florida-licensed and possess at least five years of experience in construction services and management. Required expertise includes CADD technician, civil engineer, electrical engineer, project manager, site/installation/project planning, and risk analysis capabilities. Respondents must provide three professional references documenting comparable project experience and submit mandatory certifications addressing debarment, drug-free workplace status, federal tax liability, contractor responsibility, E-Verify compliance, human trafficking prohibitions, and telecommunications equipment restrictions. DBE certification status through the Florida Unified Certification Program must be disclosed; DBE status must be verified against the FDOT DBE Directory.

The charging infrastructure will support four Battery Electric Buses currently in operation with plans to expand to eight buses over two years. Pricing proposals will be requested only from the highest-ranked respondent following evaluation recommendation; loaded hourly rates are not acceptable. The contractor must organize fees by service type and personnel title, with separate line items for General and Administrative costs and profit. Contract term will be determined by mutual agreement; either party may terminate without cause upon thirty days' written notice. The City will make payments within forty-five days of receipt of a complete invoice. A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for July 29, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at the facility. Questions are due August 17, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Oral presentations are potentially scheduled for September 17, 2026. All submissions must be made through the City's OpenGov eProcurement Portal.