Sustainability Support Services - Phase One: Turnkey General Contractor Services for Electric Vehicle (EV), Photovoltaic (PV), and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Pasadena Area Community College District is requesting proposals for turnkey design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout services for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, solar photovoltaic systems, and battery energy storage systems under RFQ #27002, with proposals due August 21, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference and job walk on July 23, 2026. Respondents must operate under an applicable California statewide or cooperative Master Services Agreement, including the California Foundation for Community Colleges Master Services Agreement, School Project for Utility Rate Reduction, or California Multiple Award Schedules.

Phase One scope includes installation of 38 new EV charging stations (25 Level 2 and 13 direct current fast charging ports) and replacement of 12 existing Level 2 chargers across multiple campus parking locations; solar photovoltaic systems totaling approximately 1,235.5 kW DC; and battery energy storage systems with combined capacity of 2,500 kW and 4,000 kWh. The selected contractor must hold valid California contractors' licenses including C-10 (Electrical), B (General Building), C-46 (Solar), and other applicable classifications. Contractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements per California Labor Code sections 1770 et seq.

Respondents must submit proposals demonstrating current eligibility under a qualifying Master Services Agreement with supporting documentation including executed MSA copies, contractor listings, and applicable contract numbers. Proposals must include a fee schedule and completed Solar PV Technical Proposal Form, with pricing based on the selected MSA structure. Work is performed at Pasadena City College and multiple campus parking locations in Los Angeles County and Berkeley. The District intends a phased delivery approach with Phase 1 as the initial award and Phases 2 and 3 reserved as future alternatives at the District's sole discretion. Anticipated interviews may occur the weeks of September 7 and 14, 2026. All proposals remain valid for 150 calendar days following the proposal due date. Attendance at the mandatory pre-proposal conference is required for proposal eligibility.