Calaveras Big Trees EV Main Visitor Parking

The project involves installing eight Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations in the main parking lot at Calaveras Big Trees State Park in California, with the goal of providing adequate EV charging infrastructure for park visitors. The work includes the removal of approximately 815 square feet of asphalt, 234 square feet of concrete sidewalk, 92 square feet of landscaping, and 13 square feet of curbing, followed by excavation of trenches up to 24 inches deep to install electrical conduit with warning tape placed 12 inches above and proper backfill. The site will be graded to meet ADA slope requirements and matched to existing paving and curb elevations. New asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks, equipment pads, and bollard foundations will be installed, along with EV-only striping, accessible parking markings, and truncated domes where necessary. Eight single-port pedestal-mounted EVSE units will be deployed and connected to the existing power grid, with 5/8-inch by 8-foot copper grounding rods installed for safety. All work must comply with ADA accessibility standards and meet the project’s specified construction and electrical requirements. The project qualifies for categorical exemptions under California Environmental Quality Act Sections 15302, 15303, and 15304 due to its nature as a minor alteration to an existing facility without significant environmental impact. The California Department of Parks and Recreation, through its Central Valley District, is managing the project with Andrew Collum listed as the primary point of contact and Danielle Gerhart as District Superintendent. The place of performance is clearly identified as Calaveras Big Trees State Park, zip code 95223, with no federal acquisition regulation clauses applicable, indicating this is a state-level initiative not governed by FAR requirements. No contract value, pricing details, or formal payment or invoicing instructions are included in the documentation, and the solicitation is classified as a forecast without a posted solicitation number or formal contract type. There are no specified performance timelines, delivery schedules, FOB terms, or option periods, and no offeror representations, certifications, or size status information are present. Proposals may be submitted via email to Andrew Collum at andrew.collum@parks.ca.gov or by mail to the Central Valley District office, but no formal submission portal, file format standards, or deadline is given. The agency is responsible for inspection and acceptance at the project site, with compliance requirements focused on ADA accessibility, proper electrical installation, and adherence to project-specific construction standards.