Electric Vehicle Transition Plan and Charging Infrastructure Assessment for Fleet

The contract involves providing professional consulting services to develop an Electric Vehicle (EV) Transition Plan and Charging Infrastructure Assessment for the County of Orange’s fleet of approximately 439 vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks, and specialty equipment, with a goal of full EV adoption by 2035. The selected firm will conduct fleet right-sizing, lifecycle cost analyses, infrastructure evaluations, and develop a phased roadmap aligned with the County’s sustainability and clean energy objectives. Deliverables include a comprehensive Fleet EV Transition Report, a Sustainable Fleet Purchasing Policy, and stakeholder presentations. The scope emphasizes evaluating electrical capacities, utility coordination, infrastructure upgrades, and data tracking strategies, requiring expertise in EV planning, energy analysis, and sustainable procurement policies. The procurement process is qualifications-based, with evaluation criteria weighted toward expertise, team experience, past performance, understanding of the local area, schedule management, current workload, and relevant factors. The County will negotiate with the highest-ranked firm, with no explicit price evaluation. Contract administration entails milestone-based payments, with the County holding the right to modify schedules or terminate for non-compliance. The agreement incorporates local and state policies, including non-discrimination, living wage, and E-Verify requirements, along with insurance and documentation submissions. Proposal submissions must be a single PDF under 15 MB, due by November 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM EST, via email to the designated County contact, including specific forms such as the Living Wage, E-Verify Affidavit, and Non-Discrimination Certification. The contract emphasizes timely performance, error correction, and adherence to professional standards, with no explicit federal clauses or packaging/marking requirements specified.