National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) at RI Park & Ride Facilities

The State of Rhode Island, specifically the Division of Purchases, is seeking qualified firms to install Direct Current Fast Chargers at two Park & Ride Facilities located in Ashaway and Warwick through a comprehensive turnkey service procurement. The project encompasses a full-scope electric vehicle infrastructure deployment, including obtaining necessary permits, coordinating with Rhode Island Energy, purchasing and installing electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), bollards, and signage, performing electrical work, establishing network services, implementing data sharing protocols, reporting mechanisms, and providing ongoing device maintenance. Vendors must submit both technical and cost proposals electronically through the Ocean State Procures system, with proposals due by June 5, 2023 at 3:00 PM GMT. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 8, 2023 at 1:30 PM EST via Zoom, and a vendor Q&A period will run from April 24 to May 9, 2023. The evaluation criteria will include technical merit, cost proposal pricing, and proposed Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Women's Business Enterprise (WBE), and Disability Business Enterprise (DisBE) participation rates. Respondents must provide a bid surety bond or certified check for 5% of their cost proposal, and the successful bidder will be required to furnish 100% payment and performance bonds.

The procurement encourages participation from Minority, Women, and Disability-owned businesses, with additional evaluation points awarded based on proposed Inclusion State Business Enterprise (ISBE) utilization rates. Specific insurance requirements include $1 million in general liability coverage, workers compensation, $1 million in automobile liability, and cyber/privacy insurance ranging from $5-20 million depending on the services provided. The initial contract period is set for five years, with potential extensions contingent upon contractor performance and funding availability. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project is funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program, suggesting significant investment in expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Successful vendors must maintain valid Rhode Island contractor registration throughout the contract term and comply with state affirmative action and prevailing wage requirements. The procurement is open to qualified firms capable of providing comprehensive electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation and maintenance services, with a focus on supporting the state's electric vehicle adoption and infrastructure expansion goals.