City of Chicago #66215,4

Chicago Solicits Proposals for Large-Scale EV Charging Station Installation and Maintenance

The City of Chicago is seeking proposals for a large-scale installation and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across city facilities and public sites. - Government Buyer: - City of Chicago, Department of Fleet and Facility Management (2FM) and Department of Transportation (CDOT) - Department of Procurement Services - Scope of Procurement: - Up to 2,600 Level 2 EV charging stations for fleet use - 37 DC fast charging stations - 16 solar EV charging stations - 28 public charging ports at seven pilot sites - Products and Services Requested: - Level 2, DC fast, and solar EV charging stations (no specific OEMs or part numbers provided) - Mechanical and electrical parts for all charger types (hundreds of thousands of units) - Maintenance and repair services with strict uptime requirements (97% for fleet, 80% for public) - Transportation services for equipment - Design-build services for installation and site preparation - Integration with AssetWorks FuelFocus system - Training and warranty support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must be OEMs or authorized dealers - Compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards - Utility coordination and comprehensive installation - Maintenance obligations throughout contract term - Mandatory uptime and performance standards - Warranty and training services - No specific OEMs are named, but the opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers and authorized dealers. - Contract term is 60 months with an optional 181-day extension; phased deployment based on site readiness and funding.

Description

The City of Chicago is seeking proposals for the installation of EV Charging Stations as part of its initiative to promote electric vehicle infrastructure. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Fleet and Facility Management. The contract term is 60 months, and the procurement type is a Request for Proposal (RFP). A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at 121 N. Lasalle, Chicago, IL, with an option to attend via Microsoft Teams. The proposal submission deadline is September 28, 2026.

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