Opportunity
California eProcure #26-328070
California DGS Solicits Installation of Fleet-Only EV Charging Infrastructure at Buena Vista Pumping Plant
Posted
July 30, 2026
Respond By
September 15, 2026
Identifier
26-328070
NAICS
238210, 237130, 237990, 238290
This opportunity involves the installation and commissioning of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) infrastructure at the Buena Vista Pumping Plant in Taft, Kern County, California, for the California Department of Water Resources, managed by the Department of General Services (DGS). - Government Buyer: - California Department of General Services (DGS), Office of Sustainability, for the Department of Water Resources - Contact: Janelle Goulding - Products/Equipment Requested: - (8) Dual Port Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS), commercial grade, SAE J1772 compliant, minimum 18-foot cable, UL and FCC compliant - (2) Dual Port Level 3 DC Fast Charging Stations (DCFC), Power Link 2000, 160kW output, SAE J3400 CCS1 compliant, UL and FCC compliant - Transformers, disconnect switches, panelboards, digital multi-meters, power blocks, and concrete bollards for equipment protection - Services Requested: - Installation, electrical connection, and commissioning of all EVSE and supporting infrastructure - Trenching, backfilling, surface restoration, saw cutting, and finishing - Compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 24, ADA standards, UL 2594, UL 223, UL 50E, NFPA 70, FCC Part 15, and prevailing wage requirements - 3-year networking management service for networked charging stations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All EVCS units are for fleet-only use (not public) - All items on project drawings must be provided unless noted otherwise - Mandatory virtual pre-bid site inspection - C-10 Electrical Contractor license required; open only to Small Business and Micro Business contractors certified by California DGS - All contractors/subcontractors must be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations - Detailed quality assurance, testing, and ADA accessibility requirements - Liquidated damages of $1,000 per day for late completion - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must provide all labor, materials, and equipment for a complete, operational system
Description
This project involves installing and electrically connecting Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) infrastructure at the Buena Vista Pumping Plant in Taft, Kern County, California. The work includes wiring devices, saw cutting, trenching, backfilling, surface finishing, restoration, and testing to provide a complete and operational system. Bollards may be required, and all items shown on the drawings, including ADA accessible ports, must be provided unless noted otherwise. The project requires a C-10 Electrical Contractor license and compliance with health and safety mandates, payment and performance bonds, and attendance at a mandatory virtual pre-bid site inspection.