Opportunity
City of Riverside PlanetBids #RFP 2568
Turnkey Design-Build Installation of Ford Level 2 EV Chargers for City of Riverside
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
September 04, 2026
Identifier
RFP 2568
NAICS
238210, 237130
This opportunity seeks a qualified contractor to deliver a turnkey design-build project for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the City of Riverside's POE Building. - Government Buyer: - City of Riverside Public Utilities Department, Finance-Purchasing Division - OEMs and Vendors: - Ford (Ford Pro AC Charging Station 80A Series-2, part number FPC-AC0080ZC) - Products/Services Requested: - Fifteen (15) Ford Pro AC Charging Station 80A Series-2 (Level 2 EV chargers) - Part number: FPC-AC0080ZC - 80A, 208/240VAC, 19.2kW, SAE J1772 Type 1 connector - Includes supporting infrastructure: communication systems, switchgear, panels, disconnects, bollards, signage - Turnkey design-build services for installation - Site assessment, surveying, geotechnical services, electrical evaluation, load calculations, utility coordination - Preparation of construction and electrical drawings, permitting, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, training, and project closeout - Civil and site work, warranty support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid California Class A or C-10 license and be registered with CA DIR - Minimum three years of relevant experience for key personnel - Proposal bond equal to 10% of bid amount - Chargers must be code-compliant, support future expansion, and meet all local, state, and federal regulations - Project completion expected within sixty (60) working days from Notice to Proceed; contract term up to three years (two years plus one-year option) - Supports City’s fleet electrification and sustainability goals
Description
The City of Riverside is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide turnkey design, permitting, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning services for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at the City's POE building. The project involves deploying fifteen Level 2 Ford EV charging stations at 3252 9th Street, Riverside, CA. The selected company will handle site assessment, electrical evaluation, utility coordination, preparation of construction drawings, permitting, installation, and project closeout. The objective is to deliver a safe, reliable, scalable, and future-ready EV charging system supporting fleet electrification and sustainability goals.