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 VFH Electrification Charging Solutions Program. The selected consultant will provide funding and technical assistance to carry out targeted charging station deployment projects.
About the VFH Electrification Charging Solutions 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 EV charging for taxi and TNC drivers. This Program aims to electrify a high-mileage transportation sector, which may help support the deployment of electric vehicles in rural communities and Environmental Justice Communities. In addition to increasing EV adoption for these drivers, MassCEC plans to pilot EVSE charging station hubs for TNC and taxi fleets. Access to fast, reliable, accessible charging has not been widely available in MA despite the need for these technologies. Through this Program, MassCEC intends to demonstrate successful deployments of innovative charging station hubs in order to promote wide-scale adoption of EVs across the Commonwealth.
$7,200,000
September 4, 2024 by 4 PM ET
Funding Schedule
All dates are subject to change at MassCEC's discretion.
| Process step | timing |
|---|---|
| Release of RFP | July 26, 2024 |
| Webinar | August 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET |
| Questions Due to MassCEC via email to CleanTransportation@MassCEC.com | Rolling until August 23, 2024 by 4 PM ET |
| Questions with Answers posted to MassCEC website | August 27, 2024 |
| Proposals Due | September 4, 2024 by 4 PM ET |
| Interviews with Top Applicants | September 2024 |
| Selection Announcement | October 2024 |
VFH EV Webinar
On August 6, 2024 MassCEC hosted an informational webinar for the VFH EV Charging Solutions 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.
Please note the Selection Criteria in the RFP was updated as of August 14, 2024, to include the Justice40 Initiative. See the Q&A section below to learn more about the Justice40 Initiative.
Application Materials
Send completed application to cleantransportation@masscec.com
Application Resources
Submit Questions
Application questions can be submitted via email to CleanTransportation@MassCEC.com. "VFH EV RFP Application Questions" should appear in the subject line. Please submit questions by August 23, 2024. Answers will be posted publicly to this webpage on a rolling basis.
Connect on Slack
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 VFH EV Charging Solutions Slack Channel. The purpose of the Slack platform is to convene interested entities, facilitate networking, and eventually form Applicant Teams.
Q&A
Last updated August 27, 2024.
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