Description
The City of Wilmington is seeking a professional‑services consultant to develop a comprehensive, city‑wide electric‑vehicle (EV) fleet transition strategy. The scope includes fleet evaluation and right‑sizing, creation of a phased EV replacement schedule targeting 50 % EV penetration by 2035 and full electrification by 2050, analysis of charging infrastructure needs and grid impacts, formulation of a sustainable fleet purchasing policy, and delivery of a final report with presentations to city stakeholders. The effort must align with the city’s GHG reduction goal of 58 % by 2050, incorporate potential V2G, battery storage, solar, and micro‑grid solutions, and comply with federal FEMA grant requirements.
• Deliverables: fleet right‑size analysis, EV transition timeline, charging site plan, policy recommendation, final report & two presentations.
• Evaluation criteria weight project approach, relevant government experience, firm/key‑person qualifications, pricing, and MWBE participation.
• Funding: FEMA grant (DOE administered) with federal cost‑principles; no budget ceiling disclosed.
• Proposal deadline: Oct 30 2024 3 PM (sealed hard‑copy).