Santa Fe County is seeking proposals for the design, construction, and installation of EV charging stations as part of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Community Grant Project. The selected master developer will be responsible for the full project cost of $4,214,**** and will own and operate the infrastructure. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM on July 6, 2026. A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on June 11, 2026. The project involves installation of Level 3 DC fast chargers and Level 2 chargers at 13 county-owned sites, with potential for PV installation and battery backup at one site. The master developer must demonstrate experience in EV charging, PV installation, electric utility coordination, and public outreach, and must be able to cover the full project cost upfront. Key responsibilities include project management, design, engineering, procurement, installation, operations, maintenance, financial management, community engagement, and compliance with federal regulations.
Proposals must be received by 2:00 PM on Monday, July 6, 2026.
The document does not specify payment terms, but mentions the master developer will advance the full project cost and manage cash flow until reimbursement.
The document mentions a mandatory 5-year performance period following commissioning of each charging hub for operations and maintenance, but does not detail specific warranty terms.
Proposals will be evaluated based on Qualifications and Experience (225 points), Financial Plan, Viability and Solvency (225 points), Comprehensive Project Approach (225 points), Federal Grant Management Experience (150 points), and Past Performance (175 points).
Offerors must demonstrate experience in EV charging, PV installation, electric utility coordination, and public outreach, and must have a proven ability to cover the full project cost.
The document mentions liquidated damages for failure to achieve substantial completion by the specified time.
A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held online via Teams on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Protests must be delivered to the Santa Fe County Purchasing Division and will not be accepted by facsimile or other electronic means. Protests received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Contacting any other county staff member or persons other than the designated procurement specialist senior may be grounds for disqualification.
The offerors must have a proven ability to cover the full project cost of $4,214,****.