R-7282 Fleet Services EV Charging Depot

The City of Long Beach is soliciting bids for the Fleet Services Electric Vehicle Charging Depot Installation Project, identified as Project Number 3005030036. The scope of work involves the installation of five dual-port Direct Current Fast Chargers and a connected Battery Energy Storage System. This comprehensive project includes the installation of electrical equipment, new switchgear, conduit, wiring, and all necessary hardscape and site improvements. Technical requirements include the integration of a Chargepoint local site energy management system with the battery storage microgrid controller using Modbus for LAN and cellular communications for WAN. The project must adhere to various standards, including the GreenBook for public works, NECA 1 and 413 for electrical work, and California Building Code Title 24. To be eligible, contractors must meet strict minimum qualifications, having completed at least three similar projects for a public agency within the last five years, each valued at a minimum of 2 million dollars. Bidders are required to provide a bid security of at least 10 percent of the bid and must ensure all installers hold a California State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program certificate. The solicitation emphasizes small business participation, requiring detailed evidence of outreach to SBE, VSBE, and LSBE firms, including contact logs and good-faith negotiation records. Bids are due by November 20, 2026, and the award will be based on responsiveness to these minimum qualifications and the provided bid specifications.