OER EV Chargers at Cranston & Wakefield DMV's

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ26006481) for site work and installation of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) compliant electric vehicle charging equipment at two Department of Motor Vehicles facilities in Kent County. The procurement seeks a qualified vendor to design, permit, and install three 150kW Direct Current Fast Chargers (DCFC) capable of simultaneously charging six electric vehicles at the Cranston DMV (600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920) and five Level 2 chargers plus two 150kW DCFC units capable of simultaneously charging four electric vehicles at the Wakefield DMV (4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879). The scope of work includes all site preparation, electrical connections, utility coordination, concrete pads, bollards, signage, striping, permits, and equipment housing in full compliance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70), NESC, and Rhode Island State Building and Electrical Codes. Deliverables include a comprehensive five-year ChargePoint Assure prepaid maintenance plan, a site-specific Emergency Response Plan, and weekly certified payroll reporting demonstrating compliance with federal Buy America and Davis Bacon wage requirements. The RFQ opened on March 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 30, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT; a non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for April 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM, beginning at the Wakefield DMV. Pass/fail qualifications require submission of a current Rhode Island Master Electrician License, documentation of at least two prior Level 2 and DCFC installations, detailed company qualifications with staff resumes demonstrating EVSE experience, a detailed work plan with schedule, and a bid surety bond equal to five percent of the proposed cost. The contractor must commence construction within eleven months from Notice to Proceed and achieve substantial completion within that timeframe, with a final completion deadline of 365 days from construction start, with liquidated damages assessed at $100 per calendar day for schedule delays.

Participation is restricted to vendors meeting minority business enterprise (MBE) requirements, with a minimum of fifteen percent of the contract value required to be awarded to MBEs. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors referenced in this procurement, though successful bidders must provide 100% payment and performance bonds prior to purchase order issuance and maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, workers' compensation of $100,000 each accident, and automobile liability of $1,000,000 each occurrence. The vendor must also comply with Rhode Island prevailing wage requirements under Rhode Island General Laws 37-13-1 et seq., which will be enforced through weekly certified payroll reporting. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Ocean State Procures and must include vendor certification questionnaires addressing disclosures, ownership, and compliance certifications, with the AIA A104-2017 Standard Abbreviated Form of Agreement required. The contract period will commence approximately in 2026 for one year with potential renewal based on vendor performance and fund availability, subject to a 0.33% contract administrative fee to be withheld from all invoices effective January 1, 2026. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation; the bid price is firm with F.O.B. destination pricing and inside delivery included, with all equipment, materials, and permitting costs to be provided by the vendor.