As-Needed Semi-Off-Grid EV Charging Solutions

The City of San Diego is seeking a contractor to provide “as‑needed” semi‑off‑grid electric‑vehicle (EV) charging solutions that can be purchased, leased, or rented for temporary or permanent use across a variety of municipal sites. The solution must combine on‑site renewable generation (e.g., solar) with energy storage to operate independently of the grid for at least four hours, meet stringent safety and interoperability standards, and support light‑, medium‑ and heavy‑duty vehicle fleets as well as public‑facing charging. The contract is capped at $3 M, spans up to five years, and includes requirements for insurance, bonding, licensing, and SLBE/ELBE participation. • Minimum technical specs: ≥ 2 charging ports per unit, each ≥ 19 kW; integrated renewable generation plus ≥ 30 kWh storage; 4 hr off‑grid operation; 90 % uptime; UL/ISO compliance, ADA, OCCP v1.6+, ISO 15118, and ability to withstand 115 °F and 120 mph winds. • Preferred optional features: non‑penetrating installation, DC fast‑charge ≥ 50 kW, tow‑capable chassis up to 18,500 lb, PCI‑Level 1 tap‑to‑pay payment system. • Deliverables: complete turnkey units (equipment, generation, storage, software, monitoring, maintenance), warranties, insurance certificates, W‑9, business tax certificate, PCI‑DSS compliance, and required subcontractor documentation. • Evaluation criteria (112 total points): responsiveness, use‑case alignment, technical specs, operations & service, price, mandatory demonstration, and small‑business participation bonus.