Illinois BidBuy #26-560IFA-IFA56-B-54423

Illinois Finance Authority award for public EV charging equipment and services

The Illinois Finance Authority awarded a project to deliver public EV charging infrastructure across Illinois. - Government buyer: Illinois Finance Authority; no sub-agency or specific office is identified. - Named vendor: Blink Network LLC. No charging-equipment OEM is identified. - Project scope: Charging infrastructure at 175 sites across 23 Illinois counties, including an estimated 659 Level 2 ports and 58 DC fast-charging ports. Quantities may be revised. - Services: Supply and installation of charging equipment, network operations, maintenance, and ongoing support. - Award value: $1,080,300. - Notable requirement: The notice states a 4% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal. - Performance period: The initial term is approximately 18 months; the broader project is described as a five-year effort. No option periods are specified.

Description

The Illinois Finance Authority is using Blink Network LLC for electric vehicle supply equipment via Sourcewell Contract #021825-BLN. The project covers publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure at 175 identified locations across 23 Illinois counties, with estimated quantities of 659 Level 2 charging ports and 58 DC fast-charging ports. One or more turnkey providers will supply and install charging hardware, manage network operations, and provide maintenance and support during the five-year project period. The notice of award lists a total award amount of $1,080,300 and an initial term of November 1, 2026, through April 30, 2028.

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