IFB 36579 ESVE Test Standards and Accessories

The California Department of General Services' Procurement Division, acting on behalf of the Department of Food and Agriculture's Division of Measurement Standards, is soliciting bids for electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) field testing systems through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 36579. The procurement seeks to acquire comprehensive EVSE testing equipment, including 15 AC/DC capable field standards, 9 Man-in-the-Middle cable sets for SAE J3400 and CCS1 connectors, 12 AC load emulators, 3 DC load emulators, 12 utility carts, and 12 utility shelves. The primary objective is to support California's Executive Order B-48-18, which aims to establish 250,000 zero-emission vehicle chargers by 2025, with the specific goal of testing and verifying commercial electric vehicle fueling devices used in commerce. Bidders must submit a comprehensive package including an Agreement Cover Letter, Cost Worksheet, Narrative Response, and Declaration Forms. The bid was released on September 5, 2025, with proposals due by September 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, and a proposed award date of September 23, 2025. The procurement includes a three-year support and annual calibration services program, with vendors required to provide detailed documentation and precise pricing submissions.

The solicitation includes socioeconomic program preferences, with particular attention to Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) exemptions and incentives. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid emphasizes comprehensive documentation and compliance requirements. The maximum contract value is set at $1,085,290.00 before tax, with payment to be made according to the California Prompt Payment Act. Bidders must use US dollars and understand that sales tax will be calculated based on the physical product receipt location. The cost worksheet requires vendors to provide unit costs, manufacturer details, and product descriptions for each line item, with a strict warning that any modification will result in bid disqualification. The procurement supports California's broader goals of expanding electric vehicle infrastructure and ensuring accurate measurement and testing of electric vehicle charging equipment. Vendors must demonstrate technical capability to provide high-precision testing systems that meet the state's rigorous standards for electric vehicle service equipment.