Mountain View Community Shuttle Charging Station

The City of Mountain View, located in Santa Clara County, California, is soliciting bids for the Community Shuttle Charging Station Project (Project 22-44), a comprehensive infrastructure development initiative focused on constructing an electric vehicle (EV) charging station. The project requires a Class A General Engineering, Class C-8 Concrete, and Class C-10 Electrical contractor to complete complex work including concrete construction, AC grinding and overlay, pavement striping, traffic control, trenching, electrical infrastructure installation, signage placement, bollard installation, and erosion control. Specific deliverables include installing four city-furnished EV chargers (three 50 kW and one 120 kW), one switchboard, and coordinating with PG&E for transformer installation at 1302 Inigo Way. The bid is due on May 1, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid results to be posted online by 4:00 p.m. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond and demonstrate compliance with prevailing wage requirements and Department of Industrial Relations registration. The contract duration is set at 180 working days from the Notice to Proceed, with contractors required to provide comprehensive insurance coverage including commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, pollution, builder's risk, and workers' compensation insurance.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The estimated project budget ranges between $300,000 and $400,000, with the contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The project emphasizes environmental considerations, including a minimum 65% construction/demolition debris recycling/salvage requirement and implementation of stormwater pollution prevention measures. Existing infrastructure will include PG&E utility services, with a dedicated transformer and electrical system designed to support a total load of 338.0 kW. The electrical design incorporates provisions for future expansion and adheres to local building codes, California electrical standards, and Mountain View municipal specifications. Successful contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in complex electrical and civil engineering infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on sustainable municipal EV charging station development. The project represents a significant investment in the city's electric vehicle and community shuttle infrastructure, requiring precise coordination with utility providers and adherence to strict technical and environmental standards.