Unofficial Notice of Invitation to Bid (NIB)

General Bid Items

• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Design, permit, install, own, operate, and maintain EV charging stations. Specifications: At a minimum of 10 public municipal locations and 5 City fleet destinations for public and City fleet vehicles.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Incidental design, construction, and modifications to City infrastructure. Specifications: To accommodate EVSE use, at no cost to the City.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provision of all necessary equipment, software, communication systems, technical support, preventative maintenance, and other services. Specifications: To maintain high quality EVSE for the life of the Franchise.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Planning, engineering, construction, permitting, required upgrades by SCE, and installation of electrical infrastructure and charging stations. Specifications: Vendor is responsible for all related costs and coordination.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Removal of EVSE hardware at termination of agreement. Specifications: Associated infrastructure to remain intact for City's unrestricted future use, unless negotiated.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: EVSE functionality implementation. Specifications: Using open standards; proprietary protocols or vendor-specific restrictions prohibited. Chargers must expose standardized APIs.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: EV charging equipment installation in outdoor applications. Specifications: National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA)-3R rated for ruggedness and operation in extreme weather conditions.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Charging station payment methods. Specifications: Pay-per-use, transparent and competitive pricing, secure payment methods (contactless, major debit/credit cards, toll-free phone/SMS for session initiation), no membership required, no delay/limit of power flow based on payment/membership. Access for limited English proficiency and disabilities users.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: EV charger integration. Specifications: User-friendly mobile application or web-based platform for users to locate/access available charging stations (e.g., PlugShare, U.S. DOE Alternative Data Fuels Center).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Charger marking. Specifications: Include contact information for complaints, service issue notification, QR code for instructions, station ID, basic usage instructions.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: User notifications for charging. Specifications: Option to receive notification by SMS text or e-mail when charging is complete.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Charging port uptime. Specifications: Average annual uptime greater than 97%.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Monthly purchase activity reports for Fleet Services Division. Specifications: Include transaction date/time, charger site address, transaction number, vehicle unit number/odometer, kWh dispensed, cost per kWh (before/after tax), applicable taxes, service fees, total cost per transaction.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Compliance with electrical codes and building codes. Specifications: All applicable City, State, and Federal electrical codes, latest California Building Code, California Green Building Code (CALGreen), California Electrical Code, City's Installation Checklist Non-Residential EVCS.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Charging station certification. Specifications: OSHA Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certified. Level II chargers must be ENERGY STAR certified. Level II/III chargers Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards certified.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: EVSE connections. Specifications: All Level II EVSE: at least one SAE J1772, compatible with SAE J3400/North American Charging Standard (NACS). All Level III EVSE: at least one SAE J1772 Combined Charging System (CCS), compatible with SAE J3400.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Installation of dual-port pedestals. Specifications: With retractable charge cords of sufficient length to maximize charging capacity and access to multiple parking spots, allowing both front-facing and rear-facing parking.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Site design requirements. Specifications: EVSE protected by wheel stops or concrete filled bollards. Not reduce parking space size. One EVSE reach multiple parking spots. Equipment mounted on pedestals/lighting posts/bollards/devices not impede pedestrian travel/create trip hazards. Usability factored (high-visibility signage, bright touch screens, durable physical buttons).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Signage and paint marking. Specifications: City-approved signage and paint marking for EV charging only, consistent with Oxnard municipal code.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Site lighting evaluation and ensuring sufficient lighting levels. Specifications: For safe operation of the charging station at any time.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Flooding risk evaluation and mitigation. Specifications: Implement necessary flooding mitigation measures to protect equipment from inundation.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provision of design drawings. Specifications: Preliminary site design addressing future-proofing. Final (100%) design drawings for permitting, addressing City comments prior to release/permit issuance.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Erosion and sediment control plan. Specifications: Required for any disturbances over 2,500 square feet.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Electrical Service Requirements. Specifications: Use SCE Electrical Service Requirements. Provide information SCE needs to design and install utility service for EV chargers.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Payment for electric costs and data connectivity costs. Specifications: Vendor pays all costs for the life of the Franchise (separately metered service); not rely on City for connectivity.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Safety features for charging system. Specifications: Multiple automatic failsafe protection systems, ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI), emergency shut-off switches (in an accessible location), disconnect between power source and charging unit. System software confirms cable connection and performs health checks. Charging cable not 'live' when handled.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Obtaining all required permits. Specifications: From City and any other governmental entity having jurisdiction prior to commencing work. Furnish detailed plans, pay required fees.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Coordination with City for easements.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Not interfering with public utilities/infrastructure. Specifications: Not interfere with public street/right-of-way, sanitary sewer, water line, storm drain, gas main, poles, overhead/underground electric/telephone wires, television cables, other provider facilities, or City property.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide construction schedule to City. Specifications: For approval at least 10 business days prior to commencing any work in public facilities.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Notification of excavation or work. Specifications: Not less than two (2) working days in advance. Comply with California Pipeline Awareness.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Obtaining permits for street parking for work vehicles/equipment storage. Specifications: If required for work vehicles. Parking of construction vehicles or storage of equipment in the right-of-way is not allowed.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Posting construction work permits. Specifications: In a manner visible from the right-of-way.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Coordinate construction work around events/other construction.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Pre-construction site walk. Specifications: To document surrounding public infrastructure condition.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Activate and test EV charging stations. Specifications: Ensure safe working order prior to dispensing energy to customers.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Removal of construction related debris. Specifications: Vendor responsible for clean-up. Obtain permits for dumpster placement if required.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide desired laydown area at construction site. Specifications: To be approved by the City.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Maintaining facilities in good and safe condition. Specifications: Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements, laws, ordinances, and regulations.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Promptly remove/correct obstruction, damage, or defect in public street/right-of-way. Specifications: Caused by Vendor's installation, operation, maintenance, or extension. Restore affected property to as good a condition as before.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Maintenance log for each EVSE unit. Specifications: Include any repairs/service, warranty/non-warranty work, malfunctioning components, electrical issues, mechanical issues, performance issues, wear and tear.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Network communications system. Specifications: Service provider capable of monitoring EV charging station for errors, malfunctions, and pushing notifications to City.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Response to maintenance/vandalism reports. Specifications: From City/customers within 72 hours (subject to parts availability). If longer, timeline for repair and notice on station/app/locator service.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Supply new units if stations offline for more than two weeks (including waiting for parts).
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Recycle/dispose of removed charging equipment.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Annual in-person training to City staff. Specifications: Proper operation, safe unplugging, vehicle removal, sand/leaf removal, facility maintenance near chargers. Trainings recorded.
• Quantity: -  Unit: -  Work Item: Provide and maintain EVSE connected via secure wireless/cellular network. Specifications: For remote operations, management, and configuration.
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NAICS Classification

NAICS 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated electrical infrastructure)., NAICS 238210 – Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (Wiring and installation of electrical supply equipment)., NAICS 541330 – Engineering Services (Design, planning, and permitting of EVSE infrastructure)., NAICS 541611 – Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (Project management, coordination, and business model development for EV charging networks)., NAICS 561210 – Facilities Support Services (Operation and maintenance of EV charging stations and related infrastructure)., NAICS 518210 – Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services (Data collection, reporting, and management of EV charging station usage).

Records and Due Date

This bid opportunity was entered into BidAmerica on February 20, 2026, and was last updated on February 20, 2026. All bids and/or proposals are due on April 16, 2026.

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