Professional Design Services For Public Electric Charging Infrastructure

The City of East Palo Alto, acting as the lead agency for the City of Half Moon Bay, the City of San Carlos, and the Town of Portola Valley, is soliciting professional architectural and engineering design services for public electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The project involves performing pre-design site assessments at 22 locations across the four participating jurisdictions, coordinating with PG&E for electrical capacity and interconnection, and delivering site assessment reports and final construction documents. All design services must comply with the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual and standard California professional care levels. Proposals are due by November 3, 2026, and must be submitted via email. The selection process will be based on the vendor's technical capabilities, experience, and cost, with a strong emphasis on the vendor's status as a California licensed architect. Awardees must operate as independent contractors, adhere to California prevailing wage laws, and ensure equipment complies with Buy America requirements. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of California and San Mateo County, with payment structured on a monthly basis in proportion to services performed.