EV charging stations

The City of Torrington, Connecticut is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging station infrastructure project under Solicitation Number EVC-025-091922. The procurement seeks qualified firms to design, engineer, and install three level-2 electrical vehicle and/or direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations at prescribed municipal properties. The project is being executed under the terms of the Eversource CT Electric Vehicle Charging Program and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ZEV Infrastructure Program. Vendors must provide complete design, engineering, and installation services for these charging stations, with a focus on strategic placement at municipal locations. The solicitation requires vendors to demonstrate technical expertise in EV charging infrastructure deployment, electrical engineering capabilities, and municipal project implementation. Key submission deadlines include a vendor question period from September 1, 2022, at 4:45 PM EDT through September 12, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT, with final proposal submissions due on September 19, 2022, at 11:00 AM EDT. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to make awards deemed most beneficial to the municipal interests.

The procurement explicitly encourages participation from Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs), Women Business Enterprises (WBEs), and Small Business Enterprises (SBEs), positioning this opportunity as an affirmative action/equal opportunity solicitation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project appears to be part of a broader state-level initiative to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Payment terms are set at Net 30 Days with Free On Board Destination delivery requirements. Although no specific contract value or budget range is provided in the documentation, the project involves the installation of three charging stations across municipal properties. The funding is being sourced through the Eversource CT Electric Vehicle Charging Program and the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection ZEV Infrastructure Program, suggesting potential state-level support for the infrastructure expansion. Interested firms should be prepared to provide comprehensive pricing for the entire project scope, with an emphasis on technical capability and municipal infrastructure integration.