Description
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is issuing a competitive RFP to design, procure, install, operate, and maintain public electric‑vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure under the federal NEVI Formula Program (Round 2). Vendors must deliver Level 2 AC and/or DC‑Fast‑Charging stations that meet a minimum 600 kW capacity per site, ensure 24/7 public access, satisfy ADA and safety requirements, and provide a five‑year operations and maintenance plan with ≥97 % uptime. The contract is for an initial six‑year term with possible one‑year extensions and includes performance‑bond, bid‑bond, and insurance obligations. Funding is capped at $8 million for this round, with an 80 % federal cost‑share and a required 20 % non‑federal match. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal by August 4 2026.
• Deliver design, permitting, construction, and commissioning of EV‑charging stations (both Level 2 and DCFC).
• Provide O&M services for at least five years, meeting 97 % uptime and detailed reporting requirements.
• Meet technical standards: ≥4 × 150 kW DCFC ports per site, include at least one SAE CCS connector (CHAdeMO not required).
• Comply with extensive insurance, bonding, and data‑security requirements, and submit detailed cost breakdowns using the provided budget template.