Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)

The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) across the state, with a focus on the jurisdictions of Sacramento County and Sacramento City. The IFB seeks bids for various types of EVSE, including Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging equipment, as well as related accessories, installation/removal, take-back, network management system and services, equipment maintenance services, and repair services. Bidders must meet mandatory technical and administrative requirements, and the contract will have a term of three (3) years with two (2) one-year extension options. A bidders conference will be held on March 20, 2024, and all questions must be submitted by March 26, 2024. Bids are due by April 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM PT.

The IFB includes socioeconomic programs such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business (SB) incentives. Contractors must meet high road labor standards and provide reporting on compliance. Local government agencies will be required to pay a 1.25% incentive fee on all purchases made under the resulting contract. The historical value of the previous mandatory statewide contract for EVSE was $7,904,218.25 over five (5) years.