Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - RFI

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) regarding the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program in Illinois. The purpose of this RFI is to solicit feedback from electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure manufacturers, vendors, and potential site hosts interested in participating in the NEVI program. IDOT is seeking general information about current industry standards, technology business models, best practices, and developing trends related to EV charging infrastructure. The RFI does not request pricing information or any other details that could disqualify participants from future related procurements. IDOT is interested in understanding the EV charging infrastructure landscape to assist in preparing for possible future procurement(s) or grant opportunities. The RFI does not involve any contractual obligations, and participants are expected to bear the costs of preparing their responses. Responses are due by May 31, 2023, at 1:30 PM Central Time, and should be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system.

The RFI does not identify any set-asides, incumbents, or specific funding sources. The State of Illinois is the sole jurisdiction involved in this RFI. IDOT anticipates construction to start no sooner than spring/summer 2024, with a grant program or formal procurement to be released at the end of 2023 or early 2024. This timeline is tentative, and the RFI does not currently identify any vendors under agreement for the NEVI program. The information gathered through this RFI will assist IDOT in better understanding the EV charging infrastructure landscape and preparing for possible future procurement(s) or grant opportunities, but a response to this RFI does not provide any advantages in potential future Requests for Proposals (RFPs).