National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) - South

DESIGN-BUILDERS RESPONSIBILITIES The selected Design-Builder shall be responsible for furnishing all labor, material, equipment, services and support facilities for the following summary list, in addition to any other items that will be detailed fully at the RFP stage: Design, construction, operation and maintenance of all Project components at each DCFC Charging Station; Project design, construction, operation and maintenance management; Public engagement and outreach support; Coordination with State, regional and local authorities, organizations and officials; Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC); Program Reporting Environmental mitigation and compliance plan including monitoring, and securing permits and approvals necessary for the work; Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SPPP) Document preparation; Additional environmental investigations, permitting, monitoring and investigation associated with or resulting from the Design-Builders actions including but not limited to staging areas, haul routes and other activities necessary for construction; New Jersey Department of Transportation National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure - South A-8 RFQ Appendix A Project Information DB-004 July 2026 Work zone traffic control and access to properties; Project safety and security; Surveys and geotechnical investigations; Harmful and hazardous materials remediation; Drainage and erosion control; Excess material disposal and handling; Required clearances, licenses, construction easements and permits for Design-Builders work sites, staging areas, temporary works access, storage areas, etc., both on and off site; Ancillary work, such as access roads, driveways, temporary fencing, relocation of drainage, and work sites; Coordination and relocation of utilities and municipal drainage facilities; Site clearance; Maintenance of the Project during the Contract period and operations and maintenance of the DCFC Charging Stations for 5 years; and Operations and maintenance manuals, as-built drawings, and records of the new construction. The Project involves Design-Build services for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure South Project (the Project). The Project is located in the counties of Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean, Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem, Cumberland, Atlantic, and Cape May, New Jersey. The work envisioned for this project will consist of the development, planning, design, installation, operations and maintenance to upgrade 6 suitable Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) Charging Stations in Region South, with each DCFC Charging Station to provide 8 ports capable of providing 350kW per port. Suitable DCFC Charging stations are 1) planned or operating DCFC Charging stations that provide less than 175kW per port, 2) environmentally ready for NEPA compliance, and 3) ready to provide Site Host / Property Owner Certification. The Project scope of work will include but is not limited to the following: Providing a minimum of 4 Combined Charging System type 1 connector (CCS1) ports and 4 North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports, fully compliant with the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI) including the most current Guidance Documents, Final Rules, Buy America provisions and all related provisions issued by the FHWA. When the Departments requirements conflict with NEVI, ensure the proposal includes the more stringent requirement. Federalaid requirements apply to this work, and all Work must meet NEVI eligibility requirements. Provide DCFC station upgrades at 6 sites: The Department has determined 3 general DCFC Development Zones under this Contract, Zones A, B, and C. Section 2.0 Project Location indicates DCFC Development Zones A, B and C. One DCFC station shall be in DCFC Development Zone A, B, and C. The other three (3) DCFC stations can be at any location within the Development Zones A, B or C. Certify that each Site complies with all NEVI and Department requirements. Upon completion of the DCFC Charging Station construction and determination by the Department that the site is complete, operate and maintain the DCFC Charging Station for 5 years in accordance with NEVI and Department requirements, including all requirements identified in this Contract. Appropriate choice of site location, not on the Departments ROW, that meets the requirements for environmental compliance, site host /property owner certification and utility readiness. Federal funding provisions related to operations and maintenance, including conformance to 2 CFR 200 and Title 23 provisions. Compliance with USDOTs adoption of USDOEs Categorical Exclusion provisions for EVSE. Buy America Build America compliance for EVSE and for Manufactured Products. Working with municipalities in accordance with their Authority Having Jurisdiction requirements for EVSE development in their locations; Working with counties and State authorities, including county conservation districts and NJDEP, to ensure all permits are obtained and provisions are adhered to. Coordinating outreach efforts with the Department and with each municipality where work is performed. Workforce development and compliance with State, local and NEVI requirements, including adherence to training per the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) or apprentice program approved by the US Department of Labor. Operating and maintaining DCFCs for 5 years to ensure up-time performance, customer satisfaction and reporting requirements.