RFP - Electric Vehicle Consulting and Charging Infrastructure Installation for Harris County Transit for the Harris County Housing and Community Development Department

Harris County Housing and Community Development Department is requesting proposals for electric vehicle consulting and charging infrastructure installation services at the 701 W. Baker Road County facility for Harris County Transit under RFP due October 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 1, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The procurement is funded in whole or in part with federal grant monies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program, and the Texas General Land Office, and is subject to 2 CFR 200 federal procurement standards.

Scope includes Electric Vehicle Readiness Assessment, Strategic Consulting, Charging Infrastructure Planning and System Design, Utility Coordination and Permitting Support, Installation Management and Oversight, Charge Management System and Software Integration, Training and Knowledge Transfer, and Ongoing Technical Support. Equipment specifications require one dual-port Level 3 charger with two combined charging system (CCS1) ports and six single-port Level 2 chargers (three pairs with one pair per pedestal), with total continuous power flexible between 180 kilowatts and 360 kilowatts.

The selected contractor must demonstrate a minimum of five years' experience providing similar services, maintain no previous record of default on government contracts, and commit to Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) and Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) participation. Performance and payment bonds may be required if the contract exceeds specified thresholds. All contractors must obtain necessary Texas business licenses, registrations, and certifications.

Evaluation is weighted as follows: Firm Experience & Qualifications (35%), Firm Capacity & Resources (25%), Organization & Project Methodology (20%), and Pricing (20%). Pricing for all goods and services must be firm for the contract duration with no price or rate changes permitted, and proposals must remain valid for at least 120 days from submission. Questions are due October 2, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. CST. Award is contingent upon Harris County Commissioners Court approval and successful contract negotiations.