Ticket 377349 - FY26 - DCR Fleet EV Charging Stations Tolland State Forest Office

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is soliciting proposals for the purchase, installation, and commissioning of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the Tolland State Forest Office in East Otis, Massachusetts. The procurement requires vendors to furnish and install two exterior Level 2 EV charging stations (ChargePoint CPF50-L23 or approved alternatives) that are WEX compatible, along with a 100-ampere electrical subpanel, protective wall-mounted guards or bollards, exterior disconnect switches, and all associated electrical infrastructure including conduit, wiring, circuit breakers, and hardware necessary for fully operational systems compliant with the National Electrical Code and applicable codes. Deliverables include specification sheets, as-built electrical drawings, equipment commissioning, and completion of all permitting and inspections. Vendors must attend a mandatory site visit on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM, and submit all questions by April 29th, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, with responses posted by May 6th, 2026. Proposals must be submitted exclusively through COMMBUYS by May 11th, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST and must include a Response Cover Sheet, an itemized fixed-price quotation with delivery schedule, and separate pricing for one-year and five-year networking and warranty options. The estimated contract start date is May 19th, 2026, with all work required to be completed by June 29th, 2026. Evaluation will be based on best value criteria, with vendors responsible for all permitting, inspections, and expenses included in contract pricing.

This procurement is conducted under the Massachusetts Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with preference given to SBPP-registered participants meeting best value evaluation standards; non-SBPP participants will only be considered if no qualified SBPP bidder meets evaluation criteria. The solicitation falls under the statewide contract VEH122 for Advanced Vehicle Technology Equipment, Supplies, and Services and is governed by MGL Chapter 7, Section 22; Chapter 30, Sections 51 and 52; and 801 CMR 21.00. Vendors and all subcontractors must comply with prevailing wage requirements established by the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards, with hourly rates ranging from approximately $27.74 to $107.37 depending on trade classification and effective date, and must submit weekly payroll reports documenting employee information, hours worked, and wages paid. Registered apprentices working on the project must maintain current identification cards from the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Standards, with apprentice wage rates specified as percentages of journeyworker rates. No contract payments will be issued until a Notice to Proceed is provided, and all project expenses must be incorporated into the fixed-price contract value. The solicitation does not specify a budget range or award value in the provided documentation.