RFP - PW - Electric Vehicle Mobility Network

The City of Minneapolis, the City of Saint Paul, and Metropolitan Council are jointly requesting proposals for an electric vehicle charging hardware, software, maintenance, and installation vendor to support expansion and upkeep of public charging stations in the public right-of-way, with proposals due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CDT.

The scope encompasses Level 2 charging stations (minimum 6.7 kW) and Level 3 DC fast chargers (minimum 50 kW) with support for J1772, CCS, and CHAdeMO connectors and potential conversion to NACS. All hardware must be UL Listed, comply with NEC NFPA 70 Article 625 and FCC Part 15 Class A standards, operate across −30°C to +50°C temperature ranges, be rated NEMA 3R or better for outdoor use, and achieve OCPP 1.6 or later compliance. The vendor must supply a management system with two-way wireless cellular communication, integration with third-party OCPP-compliant chargers, comprehensive reporting and API access, RFID card configuration for multiple user groups, and multi-level tax configuration. Mobile applications for iOS and Android must enable full charging session management, payment processing, and integration with the City of Minneapolis' MPLS Parking Application. The vendor is responsible for system programming, software transition and integration costs, and spare parts provisioning including cables, clips, tensioners, credit card readers, and human-machine interfaces. Maintenance obligations include service request receipt via email or management system with ticket generation, damaged equipment repair completion within five business days, and major damage repair completion within 30 days of notification. Warranty details covering hardware and software components must be specified.

Pricing must be submitted in US dollars across new equipment, delivery, system programming, software integration, operational costs, transaction and gateway fees, spare parts, and service level agreements. The RFP does not specify total contract value, contract term duration, incumbent contractor information, or set-aside or preference programs. Proposals must be submitted via the City of Minneapolis eSupplier portal to 505 Fourth Avenue South, Room 310, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The primary contact is Aksana Belik at 612-673-2177 or Aksana.Belik@minneapolismn.gov.