EV/Electrification Supply Chain Analysis

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) is seeking a vendor to conduct a comprehensive supply chain analysis focused on electric vehicle (EV) and electrification industries within Wisconsin. The procurement involves three primary tasks: (1) an economic analysis of the current manufacturing supply chain for internal combustion engine (ICE) products and the potential disruption caused by electrification, (2) a SWOT analysis of Wisconsin's competitive position in electrification across multiple sectors with benchmarking against Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana, and (3) development of policy and investment recommendations. Deliverables will include raw data in Microsoft Excel format, summary reports, and presentation materials covering Tier 1 manufacturers, primary through tertiary supply chains, and enabling technology companies. The project must be completed by June 30, 2022, with proposal submissions due by February 18, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. CST to Jela Trask via email. Evaluation criteria will focus on relevant experience, team quality, project approach, timeline, and cost, with potential finalist presentations. Proposers are required to submit a fixed not-to-exceed cost proposal including estimated hours and billing rates by team member level.

The procurement is funded through a U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Recovery Plan Act State Planning Grant Program award. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, proposers must maintain Worker's Compensation, Comprehensive General Liability, and Automobile Liability insurance and comply with Wisconsin nondiscrimination and public records laws. Vendors are required to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and all work products will be considered Works Made for Hire, becoming the exclusive property of WEDC. Optional additional services addressing electrification impacts on lower socioeconomic sectors may be included but will not affect proposal evaluation. The contract award is targeted for March 9, 2022, though a specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation. Proposers will be responsible for all out-of-pocket expenses associated with the project, and the analysis is expected to provide strategic insights into Wisconsin's potential in the emerging electrification and EV supply chain landscape.