CANCELED. Central & Southern Illinois CFI Community Charging Program

The Illinois Finance Authority is seeking bids for the Central and Southern Illinois Community Charging Program, which involves the installation, operation, and maintenance of Level 2 and DC Fast Charging community electric vehicle charging stations. The program includes three main components: equipment, architectural and engineering, and construction. Bidders must submit their bids through the BidBuy system, and the bid must remain firm for 90 days from opening. The State will evaluate bids based on responsibility, responsiveness, and price. • The program aims to promote the use of electric vehicles in Central and Southern Illinois. • The bidder must provide a breakdown of their total proposed price across the three categories: equipment, architectural and engineering, and construction. • The bidder must also provide references from clients for whom they have performed similar EVSE installation work. • The contract will include Standard Terms and Conditions, which can be found on the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services’ website. • The State encourages bidders to consider hiring qualified veterans and Illinois residents discharged from any Illinois adult correctional center.