Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment for the Playhouse Park

The City of Pasadena Water and Power Department is seeking competitive bids for the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Playhouse Park, located at the corner of Union and El Molino in Pasadena, California. The project requires the procurement and installation of 24 Level 2 electric vehicle charging units that operate at 240V with the standard J1772 charging port and a nameplate charging rate of 6.2kW. The charging stations must utilize a load management system to accommodate the existing 400A at 120/240V service capacity and be pole-mounted with a retractable cable management system. Chargers should be JT48 or equivalent models.

The charging stations must include integrated connectivity features, including wi-fi connectivity, data collection capabilities for energy usage and individual charging session information, and payment processing functionality with credit card acceptance at each station. Back office software must be included for a 5-year period from the installation date. The project aims to expand Pasadena's EV charging network to address documented reliability issues and insufficient charger availability at current locations, thereby supporting the city's climate change mitigation initiatives and encouraging electric vehicle adoption among residents and visitors.

Key dates for this solicitation include a pre-proposal meeting scheduled for February 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM PT, a questions and answers deadline of February 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM PT, and a proposal submission deadline of April 8, 2025 at 10:00 PM PT. This is a competitive bidding procurement under the Labor and Materials contracting template (PMC 4.08.045). Successful bidders must meet all insurance requirements, submit performance and materials bonds, provide relevant experience documentation, and comply with all federal and local requirements as outlined in the solicitation documents.