State Street Parking Lot EV Charging Stations

The City of Carlsbad is seeking a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the State Street Parking Lot. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, equipment, permits, and related services to complete the installation of city‑supplied switchboards, transformers, panels, and ChargePoint EV chargers, including foundations, conduit, communication cabling, and any required parking‑lot improvements. The project is budgeted at approximately $193,000, requires a 75‑working‑day construction schedule, and mandates that the winning bidder hold the appropriate California contractor license (General Engineering, General Building, or C‑10 Electrical) and possess ChargePoint AC/DC training certifications. • Install city‑provided electrical infrastructure (switchboard, transformer, panel) and ChargePoint EV chargers. • Construct foundations, run power and communication conduits, and complete required parking‑lot modifications. • Provide all permits, inspections, bonding (10 % bid bond, 100 % performance & labor bonds), insurance, and prevailing‑wage compliance. • Mandatory pre‑bid meeting on February 12, 2026; Q&A closes February 19, 2026; bid submission due March 10, 2026.