City of Chicago #66215,5

City of Chicago RFP for Large-Scale EV Charging Stations and Services

The City of Chicago is seeking proposals for a large-scale deployment of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations and related services across city fleet and public access locations. - 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 city fleet use - 37 DC fast charging stations for city fleet use - 16 solar-powered Level 2 charging stations - 28 ports for public access EV charging at 7 city-owned locations - Parts for maintenance and repair (estimated 280,000 units) - Design, engineering, and permitting services (29 units) - Transportation services for equipment (2,000 units) - Maintenance and repair labor (1,000 units) - Operations and maintenance for public access sites (multi-year) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; major EVSE manufacturers are expected to compete - Notable Requirements: - Integration with AssetWorks FuelFocus software - Compliance with safety, cybersecurity, and accessibility standards - Installation, operation, and maintenance services required - Deployment at approximately 66 city fleet sites and 7 public access sites - Phase 1 deployment of priority sites within 6 months of contract award - Contract term is 60 months with possible extension - Estimated Contract Value: - Likely in the $10,000,000 to $40,000,000 range, based on scale and scope - Primary Products Requested: - Level 2 EV charging stations, DC fast charging stations, solar charging stations, maintenance parts, and related services - Potential Competitors: - Leading EVSE manufacturers such as ChargePoint, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Tesla - Unique Requirements: - Software integration, multi-site deployment, and robust maintenance support

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of EV Charging Stations by the City of Chicago's Department of Fleet and Facility Management. The contract term is 60 months. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2026, at the City Hall conference room or via TEAMS. The response deadline for proposals is September 28, 2026. The solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) with a sealed quote style and aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement.

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