IFA-Sourcewell Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment

The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) has initiated a procurement process for Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) utilizing the Sourcewell Contract #042221-SEM. The contract, identified by bid number 21-510CPOGS-CPOGS-B-21407, was awarded to CCGI Holdings Inc. through a competitive Request for Proposal process within Cook County. The procurement specifically seeks electric vehicle charging infrastructure and related equipment, with the primary objective of expanding and supporting electric vehicle charging capabilities. The solicitation was not a traditional competitive bid, but rather a contract leveraging an existing Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement. The proposal submission deadline was set for September 9, 2025, with the initial contract award dated August 26, 2025. CCGI Holdings Inc. was selected based on a comprehensive evaluation of proposal advantages, with the agency contact being Craig Holloway, located at 160 North LaSalle in Chicago, Illinois.

The contract includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization plan with a 3% goal, which will be fulfilled by the certified BEP vendor Superior 1. This suggests a commitment to supporting minority or disadvantaged business participation in the procurement. The total contract award amount is $2,388,909 for the initial contract term, indicating a substantial investment in electric vehicle infrastructure. No unsuccessful bidders were noted in the procurement documentation, and the contract appears to have potential renewal terms, though specific details were not fully elaborated. The procurement is specifically focused on Cook County, Illinois, and aims to support the expansion of electric vehicle charging infrastructure through a cooperative purchasing mechanism. The contract represents a strategic investment in sustainable transportation technology, leveraging cooperative purchasing to streamline the procurement process and potentially achieve more competitive pricing.