P25-0049 - Electric Vehicle Service Equipment (EVSE)

The California Department of Food and Agriculture's Division of Measurement Standards is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) No. P25-0049 to procure fifteen (15) field standards for evaluating commercial electric vehicle charging infrastructure measurement devices. The procurement specifically includes nine (9) Alternating Current (AC) power standards and six (6) Direct Current (DC) power standards, along with 12 Portable Utility Carts and 12 Utility Working Shelves. The primary objective is to reduce and eliminate the testing backlog for newly installed Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) fueling systems requiring official weights and measures inspection. Equipment must meet stringent technical requirements, including NEMA manufacturing standards, ANSI safety certification, Ethernet/Wi-Fi connectivity, and compatibility with charging protocols such as SAE J1172, CCS1, and NACS. The RFQ timeline includes key dates: document availability on 7/1/2025, written questions due by 7/9/2025, questions answered by 7/17/2025, bids due by 7/23/2025, bid opening on 7/28/2025, and notice of proposed award within five working days after bid opening. Bidders must provide detailed quotes on company letterhead and complete all required attachments to be considered responsive.

The solicitation provides preferences for Small Businesses (SB), Micro Businesses (MB), and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), with potential incentives up to 5%. Bidders must submit various certifications, including Darfur Contracting Act, California Civil Rights Laws, and Recycled Content Certification. The delivery location is the CDFA Division of Measurement Standards in Sacramento, with freight to be FOB Destination and all shipping costs included in the unit price. The contractor will be responsible for delivery, system configuration, and providing training for up to eight staff members at two CDFA work sites in Sacramento and Anaheim. The equipment must include a three-year support and annual calibration services warranty, with energy measurement precision of 0.0001 kWh and an energy uncertainty of 0.3%. While the specific contract amount is to be determined, the procurement supports California's Executive Order B-48-18 target of 250,000 zero-emission vehicle chargers by 2025, indicating a significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure testing capabilities.