Request for Information (RFI) Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point has issued a Request for Information (RFI) designated HIW08-013 on March 6, 2018, seeking comprehensive details about Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations for potential campus integration. The RFI targets gathering vendor information about charging station technologies, with a specific goal of installing two freestanding charging units in Lot T and Lot Y on campus. Vendors are required to provide detailed responses addressing ten key areas, including organizational qualifications, technical specifications, payment options, site requirements, installation responsibilities, user support mechanisms, warranty details, usage reporting capabilities, and pricing structures. The university is not currently initiating a purchase but using this RFI to inform future procurement decisions. Responses were due by March 27, 2018, at 2:00 pm, with a 30-page maximum submission limit, and could be submitted electronically to Heidi.wallner@uwsp.edu or mailed to the university's purchasing office. Evaluation criteria focus on comprehensive information addressing EV charging station compatibility, electricity generation methods, and potential implementation challenges.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The university does not currently maintain electric vehicles in its fleet and is seeking vendor guidance on charging infrastructure without predetermined constraints on vendor type or size. No incumbent vendors or existing EV charging infrastructure were identified in the RFI materials. While the document does not specify a precise budget range or award value, the project appears to be in an exploratory information-gathering phase rather than an immediate procurement. The RFI indicates that the charging stations would be available for use by students, faculty, staff, and the general public, suggesting a broader community benefit. The university is particularly interested in understanding whether site preparation can be handled by internal staff or if turnkey installation services would be necessary. Vendors were encouraged to submit supplementary materials like brochures, pamphlets, and technical drawings to support their responses and help the university develop future solicitation requirements.