Request for Proposals: Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration Projects

Through this Request for Proposals, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is seeking qualified consultants or professionals with experience in clean transportation to serve as a technical consultant and project manager under MassCEC’s V2X Demonstration Projects Program. The selected consultant will provide funding and technical assistance to carry out targeted V2X demonstration projects.

About the V2X Demonstration Projects Program

In January 2024, the Healey-Driscoll administration provided American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to MassCEC to develop a program that will improve access to affordable EV charging infrastructure. This Program aims to increase the supply of V2X technologies with emphasis on positive impacts for Low-Income Disadvantaged Communities (LIDACs). In addition to increasing bidirectional charging access, MassCEC plans to develop guidance for V2X deployment in the Commonwealth that describes the viability of different V2X use cases, challenges to widescale deployment, and recommendations to streamline future deployments. V2X technologies are still relatively nascent and through this Program, MassCEC intends to demonstrate successful deployments of innovative V2X technologies, models, and ownership structures.

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Award Potential

$6,166,533

Application Deadline

September 19, 2024 by 4 PM ET

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Funding Schedule

All dates are subject to change at MassCEC's discretion.

Process step	timing
Release of RFP	August 16, 2024
Webinar	August 27, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET
Questions Due to MassCEC via email to CleanTransportation@MassCEC.com	Rolling until September 9, 2024 by 4 PM ET
Questions with Answers posted to MassCEC website	Rolling until September 12, 2024
Proposals Due	September 19, 2024 by 4 PM ET
Interviews with Top Applicants	September/October 2024
Notification of Award	October 2024

V2X Webinar

On August 27, 2024 MassCEC hosted an informational webinar for the V2X Demonstration Projects Program. Watch the webinar recording or view the slides to learn more about eligibility, budget, and the application process.

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Application Process

The Applicant should review and respond to the four scopes of work described in the RFP. Please review sections 6 and 7 of the RFP for more detailed information on the application process.

MassCEC encourages Applicants to form a team with sub-vendors (Applicant Team) to provide all the requisite experience required for the Scope of Work. MassCEC strongly encourages Applicant Teams to include MA-based vendors, small businesses, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises.

Application Materials

RFP - Vehicle-to-Everything Demonstration Projects

Attachment D - Vehicle-to-Everything Budget Spreadsheet

Attachment E - Standard Form Contract

Attachment F Commonwealth Terms and Conditions

Send completed application to cleantransportation@masscec.com

Application Resources

Submit Questions

Application questions can be submitted via email to CleanTransportation@MassCEC.com. "V2X RFP Application Questions" should appear in the subject line. Please submit questions by September 9, 2024 by 4 PM ET. Answers will be posted publicly to this webpage on a rolling basis.

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MassCEC encourages Applicants to form a team with sub-vendors (“Applicant Team”) to provide all the requisite experience required for the Scope of Work. Applicant teams may include public and/or private entities. Our Slack channel can help you find team members. Prospective applicants are encouraged to join the V2X Demonstration Projects Slack Channel. The purpose of the Slack platform is to convene interested entities, facilitate networking, and eventually form Applicant Teams.

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Q&A

Last updated September 9, 2024.

Additional FAQ Document

1. How is this program related to the Justice40 requirements?

This Program advances President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which made it a goal that 40% of the overall benefits of certain federal climate, clean energy, affordable and sustainable housing, and other investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution. All the funds awarded through the Program are subject to this requirement. This Program will also help both the Commonwealth and the federal government achieve their emissions reductions goals.

2. The RFP mentions that “Applicants are strongly encouraged to allocate at least 25% of the proposed funding to Diverse Suppliers.” Will proposals that do not achieve the 25% be considered?

We encourage applicants to aim for this goal. However, MassCEC recognizes that the 25% goal is aspirational. All proposals should provide responses detailing how their program will support suppliers, vendors, and businesses that are often underrepresented or underserved in the Commonwealth. Proposals that do not meet this goal should explain the goal they propose and describe the challenges to meeting the 25% goal.

3. Are you looking for ONE technical/project manager to develop the program and run it for MassCEC?

MassCEC encourages Applicants to form a team with sub-vendors, if necessary, to provide all the requisite experience required for the Scope of Work. Proposals must be submitted by a single lead Applicant and must clearly identify Applicant Team sub-vendor(s) and their respective roles and experience.

4. Can I apply if my Applicant Team is not all MA-based?

Yes, but MA-based teams are strongly encouraged.

5. What is the term length of the program?

Funds will be allocated by December 31, 2024 and work is expected to begin January 2025. All funds will be paid to the Technical Consultant by December 31, 2026.