RFP EM-011-2023

RFP EM-011-2023: DC Fast Charging Stations – Maine Phase 5

The Efficiency Maine Trust (the Trust) seeks qualified bidders to install and operate DC Fast Chargers (DCFC) for electric vehicles (EVs) along select “Alternative Fuel Corridors” in Maine. This solicitation is part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program and will use funds dedicated to EV charging infrastructure through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). The NEVI program aims to strategically deploy EV charging infrastructure along the nation’s Alternative Fuel Corridors. The target areas particular to this RFP are located on US Route 1 and Interstate 95 consistent with the Maine Plan for EV Infrastructure Deployment published by the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) in July 2022. The Trust will accept bids that propose to serve only one location as well as bids proposing to serve multiple locations.

Documents

• Notice of Award
• Request for Proposals UPDATED on 7/28/2023 (PDF)
• Attachment A – Project Cost Proposal Form (.xlsx)
• Attachment B – Standard Agreement (.docx)
• Attachment C – Eligible Segment Maps (PDF)
• Attachment D – Data Capture and Reporting Requirements (PDF)
• Attachment E – CMP Load Form CORRECTED on June 14, 2023 (.xlsx)
• Attachment F – Versant Load Form (.xlsx)

Additional Materials

• List of Interested Host Sites (PDF)
• Host Site Interest Form
• List of EV Charging Service Providers (PDF)
• Maine Plan for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment (PEVID) (PDF)
• Phase 5 Bidder’s Informational Webinar (PDF)
• Davis Bacon Wage Rates (PDF)
• Responses to Questions CORRECTED on June 15, 2023 (PDF)

Informational Webinars

• Bidder’s Informational Webinar #1: Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 1:00pm – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
• Bidder’s Informational Webinar #2: Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at 10:00am – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER