Regional ZEV Infrastructure Planning & Technical Analysis

The contract pertains to lead technical planning for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure within the Houston-Galveston region, requiring comprehensive data collection, modeling, and scenario analysis to anticipate charging demand, evaluate grid capacity constraints, and ensure equitable access to infrastructure across communities. The work involves developing a regional deployment strategy that integrates technical feasibility with social equity goals, prioritizing underserved areas while aligning with grid modernization and energy reliability objectives. The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Texas agency Houston-Galveston Area Council, with a NAICS code of 541613 indicating environmental and other scientific technical consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, and responses are due by August 27, 2026. While specific location details and point of contact information are not provided, the scope is clearly focused on regional implementation rather than statewide or national outcomes, and all activities must be grounded in actionable, data-driven planning that supports long-term transportation decarbonization goals.