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

Illinois Finance Authority award for public EV charging equipment and services

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 19, 2026
**Identifier:** 26-560IFA-IFA56-B-54423
**NAICS:** 238210, 541512, 811210

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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