Request for Proposals-Purchase, Installation, and Operation of Public EV Charging Statiions

The Towns of Dunstable and Pepperell, Massachusetts are seeking proposals for the purchase, installation, and operation of public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to accelerate the adoption of EVs and support the region's greenhouse gas reduction objectives. The Request for Proposals (RFP) calls for the installation of charging stations at three municipal properties - the Dunstable Town Hall, the Fitzpatrick Collaborative in Pepperell, and the Pepperell Community Center. The selected vendor will be responsible for upgrading the electrical supply, installing the charging stations, and providing operation and maintenance services for three years. The project timeline runs from contract execution through December 31, 2024, and proposals are due by May 9, 2024. The RFP specifies selection criteria focused on the respondents' experience, qualifications, community benefits, and cost recovery strategies. The towns have up to $42,000 available in funding from the Massachusetts Electric Vehicle Incentive Program (MassEVIP) Public Access Charging Program, and additional funds may become available for future EV charging infrastructure.

The RFP does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no indications of an incumbent vendor or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP states that the towns reserve the right to reject any proposals and will award the contract to the bidder offering the most advantageous proposal, but does not provide any specific award value or budget range information.