Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is requesting sealed bids on furnish, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning of Level 2 electric vehicle charging infrastructure at two locations (Administrative Office Parking Garage in Los Altos and Bear Creek Redwoods North Parking Area in Los Gatos), with bids due November 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and a mandatory site walk on October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

The scope requires standardized equipment across both sites: retention of three existing IXP charging stations at the Administrative Office site, removal and replacement of four existing dual-port chargers, and furnish and installation of 23 new Level 2 stalls at the Administrative Office, plus furnish and installation of five new chargers (three dual-port and two single-port units providing eight total stalls) at Bear Creek Redwoods North. Equipment must be OPF Energy IXP E48/E80 Rugged for single-port chargers and OPF Energy IXP E48 for dual-port chargers — no substitutions permitted. The bidder must hold a valid California Class C-10 Electrical Contractor license and be registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations to perform public work. California prevailing wage requirements apply under Labor Code Section 1720 et seq.

The estimated construction cost is $125,000. Work must be fully completed within 30 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027. Liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for unexcused delay beyond the 30-day completion period. Bid security of 10% of the maximum bid amount and performance and payment bonds, each for 100% of the Contract Price, are required. All subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations, and each performing work exceeding one-half of one percent of total bid price must be listed with their California contractor license and DIR registration number. The District anticipates awarding the contract within 60 days after bid opening.