Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI)

The City of Mesa is seeking a “master developer” to design, construct, own, operate, and maintain eight electric‑vehicle (EV) charging hubs under the federal Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Community Program Grant. The contractor must secure site control (buy, lease, or joint‑venture), complete NEPA reviews, meet Justice 40 equity goals, provide a detailed project schedule, and submit extensive community‑engagement and reporting deliverables. A performance bond equal to the total project cost and a non‑reimbursable $3 M match are required, and the contractor will be responsible for front‑loading the full $14.9 M project cost with reimbursement up to $11.9 M. The agreement includes a mandatory five‑year operation and maintenance period after final completion. • Scope: Full life‑cycle delivery – planning, permitting, design, construction, and 5‑year O&M of eight EV charging hubs (Level‑2 and DC‑Fast). • Financial: $14.87 M total cost, $11.90 M federal reimbursement cap, $3 M contractor‑paid match, performance bond required. • Timeline: RFP issued Jan 2026, questions due Feb 12 2026, proposal due Feb 26 2026, NEPA completed by July 31 2026, construction start by Jan 1 2027, final completion by Dec 31 2031, followed by 5‑year O&M.