EV Program Support

The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) issued Solicitation 22074 for “EV Program Support,” a consulting effort focused on developing and implementing a statewide electric‑vehicle‑charging‑infrastructure (EVSE) plan under the IIJA NEVI Formula Program. The work includes annual plan development, stakeholder outreach, GIS geodatabase creation, site‑host identification, RFI/RFP drafting, performance‑metric reporting, and quarterly newsletters. The award was made to Michael Baker International, Inc., with a maximum ceiling of $500 k and a base period ending 7 April 2023, plus four one‑year options through FY 2026. The procurement was conducted as an open competition, with multiple addenda extending the bid deadline to 6 April 2022 and clarifying that only billing‑rate schedules (time‑and‑materials) are required. • Scope: EVSE planning, GIS mapping, stakeholder engagement, grant support, and quarterly reporting. • Delivery: Base year (2022‑23) plus up to four optional one‑year extensions (total possible term ≈ 5 years). • Evaluation: Technical criteria (80 pts) plus labor‑billing‑rate price score (15 pts); strong emphasis on past performance and staff qualifications.