Urban Resilience with Curbside Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging

The project aims to design, fabricate, and validate a novel curbside vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle charger that integrates seamlessly with urban infrastructure and enables bidirectional energy flow between electric vehicles and the electrical grid. The work will be conducted at the UC Berkeley Richmond Field Station, where two 7.6kW Level 2 V2G prototype chargers will be installed and tested over a 1.5-year demonstration period, accompanied by benchtop validation and performance data collection to evaluate grid resilience benefits and equitable access to clean transportation technology in underserved communities. The initiative is driven by the California Energy Commission to develop scalable, grid-supportive charging solutions that serve as a model for urban deployment, with a focus on communities historically lacking access to advanced EV infrastructure. Environmental compliance is addressed through California Environmental Quality Act categorical exemptions for existing facility operations, small facility construction, and accessory structures, eliminating the need for a full environmental impact review. The performance location is clearly defined as the Richmond Field Station in Richmond, California, with no indication of delivery or shipping requirements, and no contract value, pricing structure, or payment terms are specified. The procurement is listed as a forecast with no formal solicitation or contract number, and no federal acquisition regulations or standard contract clauses appear to apply, as the project is administered under state environmental and energy programs rather than federal acquisition rules. The primary point of contact is Katelynn Dinius, Air Resources Engineer with the California Energy Commission, and the contractor is It's Electric Incorporated, though no UEI, CAGE, socioeconomic status, or federal certifications are provided. There is no detailed evaluation methodology, contract type, invoicing process, or inspection criteria beyond general compliance with CEQA exemptions, and no formal delivery schedule, option clauses, key personnel requirements, or special contract provisions are outlined, making this a highly descriptive but administratively lean procurement focused on technical demonstration and community outcomes rather than traditional federal contracting rigor.