# City of Chicago #66215,5

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

**Posted:** April 17, 2026
**Respond By:** September 28, 2026
**Identifier:** 66215,5
**NAICS:** 238210, 811219, 541330

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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