Northern Illinois Community Charging Program IFB

Northern Illinois Community Charging Program IFB The Illinois Finance Authority/Climate Bank invites qualified firms to bid for all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for the installation, operation, and maintenance of Level 2 and DC Fast Charging (DCFC) community electric vehicle charging stations at designated public sites across Cook, Lake, Will, DuPage, and Kane Counties. Item # 1: ( 060 - 09 ) Equipment (including Operations and Maintenance) Description-Costs associated with the procurement, operation, and ongoing maintenance of electric vehicle charging equipment and related hardware necessary for the installation and reliable operation of EV charging stations. Includes (non-exhaustive), BABA-compliant EVSE hardware (Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers), Charging dispensers, power cabinets, pedestals, and mounting hardware, Networking, communications, and metering hardware, Manufacturer-provided software licenses, subscriptions, and platform fees, Initial configuration, activation, and commissioning services provided by the manufacturer, 5-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services, including: Preventive and corrective maintenance, Remote monitoring and diagnostics, Software updates and firmware upgrades, Network management and customer support, Parts replacement covered under service agreements, Manufacturer warranties and extended service plans, Spare parts and replacement components associated with EVSE equipment. Equipment (including Operations and Maintenance) Description-Costs associated with the procurement, operation, and ongoing maintenance of electric vehicle charging equipment and related hardware necessary for the installation and reliable operation of EV charging stations. Includes (non-exhaustive), BABA-compliant EVSE hardware (Level 2 and DC Fast Chargers), Charging dispensers, power cabinets, pedestals, and mounting hardware, Networking, communications, and metering hardware, Manufacturer-provided software licenses, subscriptions, and platform fees, Initial configuration, activation, and commissioning services provided by the manufacturer, 5-year Operations and Maintenance (O&M) services, including: Preventive and corrective maintenance, Remote monitoring and diagnostics, Software updates and firmware upgrades, Network management and customer support, Parts replacement covered under service agreements, Manufacturer warranties and extended service plans, Spare parts and replacement components associated with EVSE equipment. Item # 2: ( 060 - 09 ) Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Description-Costs associated with professional design, engineering, planning, and technical services required to prepare Project Sites for EVSE installation and ensure compliance with applicable codes and program requirements. Includes (non-exhaustive): Site assessments and feasibility studies Electrical, civil, and structural engineering services Architectural design and layout drawings Utility coordination and load studies Construction drawings and stamped plans Bid-ready design packages and specifications Cost estimating and value engineering Program compliance documentation (e.g., NEVI / CFI requirements) Construction administration and engineering support during installation. Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Description-Costs associated with professional design, engineering, planning, and technical services required to prepare Project Sites for EVSE installation and ensure compliance with applicable codes and program requirements. Includes (non-exhaustive): Site assessments and feasibility studies Electrical, civil, and structural engineering services Architectural design and layout drawings Utility coordination and load studies Construction drawings and stamped plans Bid-ready design packages and specifications Cost estimating and value engineering Program compliance documentation (e.g., NEVI / CFI requirements) Construction administration and engineering support during installation. Item # 3: ( 060 - 09 ) Construction Description-Costs associated with all physical construction, installation, and site work required to install, connect, and make EV charging stations fully operational. Includes (non-exhaustive): Electrical installation labor, Trenching, excavation, and conduit installation Concrete pads, foundations, and bollards, Utility service upgrades and interconnections, Panel upgrades, transformers, and switchgear, Restoration of disturbed surfaces (pavement, landscaping, striping), Traffic control and site safety measures, Inspection support and field coordination. Construction Description-Costs associated with all physical construction, installation, and site work required to install, connect, and make EV charging stations fully operational. Includes (non-exhaustive): Electrical installation labor, Trenching, excavation, and conduit installation Concrete pads, foundations, and bollards, Utility service upgrades and interconnections, Panel upgrades, transformers, and switchgear, Restoration of disturbed surfaces (pavement, landscaping, striping), Traffic control and site safety measures, Inspection support and field coordination.