Awarded vendors
- Blink Network LLC
Description
This contract awards the Illinois Finance Authority the procurement, installation, and ongoing management of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) across 175 identified locations in Illinois, leveraging the State’s Sourcewell contract. The work includes supplying Level 2 and DC fast‑charging hardware, establishing network operations, and providing maintenance for a five‑year period, with the primary awardee Blink Network LLC handling the bulk of the scope and a small portion (4 %) allocated to a BEP‑certified subcontractor. The contract is valued at just over $1.08 million and runs from November 2026 to April 2028, with no renewal options identified.
• Scope covers turnkey EV charging infrastructure (hardware, installation, network management, and maintenance).
• Funding sourced through a State‑wide Sourcewell procurement (Contract # 021825‑BLN).
• Small Business/BEP participation: 4 % ($≈ $43 k) earmarked for a certified BEP vendor, while the main awardee is not a small‑business set‑aside.
• Contract value: $1,080,300 with a firm‑fixed‑price structure.
• No renewal term is indicated, making the contract a single‑term engagement.