INVITATION FOR BID
CONTRACT C21198
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGERS AT RIVER OAKS
NOTICE is hereby given that Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will receive Bids until November 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM, for the above project.
For purposes of this Contract, the Work consists of the following items:
A. The Work consists of furnishing all shop drawings, labor, materials, and equipment necessary for installing 8 dual-port level 2 (high) charging stations at the River Oaks (3331 North First Street) parking facility in San Jose.
B. The goal of this project is to reduce criteria air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by providing publicly accessible chargers for light-duty electric vehicles (EVs).
C. Perform short circuit study including arc flash hazard analysis based upon indicated short circuit information at the existing 480V switchboard one line diagram. Provide arc flash-hazard energy labels including a description of the personnel protective equipment (PPE) required for maintenance workers’ protection at electrical enclosures. Provide breaker setting coordination study for all newly added breakers.
D. Making the existing and re-located accessible stalls in the location in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by providing the necessary modifications and upgrades to meet the required standards.
The estimated cost of construction for the Project is in the range of $700,000 to $800,000.
The Bidder itself, as the prime contractor, must possess a California issued
Class A (General Engineering) or Class B (General Building)
and
Class C10 (Electrical) licenses.
The Project will also require the Bidder to have the following minimum experience:
1. The Bidder must have a minimum two years’ experience in the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure for commercial or public properties in the State of California.
2. Two years' experience with a government agency or five years' experience with a corporate commercial account(s).
A Bidder can demonstrate this experience through either its subcontractor, key personnel or the entity as a whole.
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Inquiries regarding this solicitation may be directed to Kiet Vu at email: Kiet.Vu@vta.org.
