Public Works Department EV Fleet Charging Station Project

The City of Redwood City is soliciting bids for the Public Works Department EV Fleet Charging Station Project located at 1400 Broadway Street, Redwood City, California. The project involves the supply and installation of non-networked, standalone DC fast-charging electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) with output power options of 40 kW and 180 kW. The scope includes pedestal-mounted and equipment-mounted chargers, integral power conversion, protection, and controls, as well as necessary infrastructure such as grounding, bonding, raceways, switchboards, and asphalt paving. Networking, communications backhaul, payment systems, and utility service equipment upstream of disconnects are specifically excluded from the scope of work. Bids are due by August 25, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. local time and must be submitted in a sealed envelope containing the required bid form, a bid bond of at least 10 percent of the base bid, and various certifications including non-collusion and Iran Contracting Act statements. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible responsive bidder. Qualified bidders must hold a California Class A or Class C10 contractor's license and demonstrate sufficient financial resources, bonding capacity, and experience on comparable public works projects. The project must be completed within 90 calendar days from the commencement date. Contract administration is managed by Public Works Superintendent Aaron Nair. The contractor is required to submit serialized payment applications by the 7th of each month for work completed in the previous month, accompanied by an updated progress schedule. Final acceptance is contingent upon a joint inspection, completion of all punch list items, provision of training sessions, and submission of project record documents. All work must comply with NFPA 70, UL 2202, SAE J1772, and California prevailing wage laws.