Opportunity
Port of Long Beach PlanetBids #146674
Port of Long Beach Zero-Emissions Fleet Charging Infrastructure Construction
Posted
October 08, 2026
Respond By
November 17, 2026
Identifier
146674
NAICS
238210, 237990, 237130
The City of Long Beach Harbor Department is seeking a contractor to build zero-emissions fleet charging infrastructure at Port facilities under Specification HD-S3203. - Buyer: City of Long Beach, Board of Harbor Commissioners, Harbor Department; the bid materials also identify the Harbor Department’s Chief Executive Officer and Engineering office. - Project: Construct infrastructure and underground utilities and install electrical equipment supporting fleet charging and charge management at the Joint Command and Control Center, Maintenance Yard, and Port Administration Building. The project is partially funded by a California Energy Commission grant. - Equipment requested: Level 2 EV charging stations, standalone Level 3 EV charging stations, distributed Level 3 EV charging stations, a vehicle charger management system, and a battery energy storage system (BESS). No manufacturers, models, or equipment part numbers are specified; the bid schedule lists one lump-sum item for each equipment category. - Associated work: Electrical and communications infrastructure, equipment pads, commissioning and startup, environmental assessment, demolition, removal and disposal of existing asbestos concrete pipes, earthwork, excavation and waste disposal, geosynthetics, geogrid, base material, asphalt and concrete paving, parking bumpers, pavement markings, water distribution, and storm drainage. The schedule also includes project management and site-support work such as scheduling, sustainability documentation, safety-plan compliance, temporary facilities and controls, traffic control, and mobilization. - Notable requirements: California Class A contractor licensing is required; Class C10 licensing applies to EV chargers, BESS, and associated electrical work. EV work requires EVITP-approved contractor status and EVITP-certified electricians on EV-work crews. The participation goal is 10% combined SBE/VSBE, and the prime contractor must self-perform at least 30% of the contract work. - OEMs and vendors: No EV-charger, charge-management, or BESS OEM or commercial vendor is named in the provided materials. The California Energy Commission is identified as a grant funder, not as an equipment manufacturer.
Description
The project involves construction of infrastructure and underground utilities and installation of electrical equipment to support zero-emissions charging equipment and charge management systems at various Port facilities. The bid schedule includes electric vehicle charging stations and charger management systems, site electrical work, a battery energy storage system, communications infrastructure, earthwork, paving, and utility systems. Bids are submitted electronically, and attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory. The estimated value is $14,900,000.