RFP EM-011-2024: EV DC Fast Chargers at Maine Destinations

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A new RFP for DCFC at some Maine destinations.

RFP EM-011-2024 - Efficiency Maine

Efficiency Maine Trust seeks qualified bidders to host, purchase, install and operate public, universal DC “fast chargers” to serve electric vehicles.

www.efficiencymaine.com

Schedule
Milestone Date/Deadline
RFP Issued 12/11/2023
Questions Due 1/12/2024
Responses to Questions Posted 2/2/2024
Bidders’ Informational Webinar 2/20/2024
Proposals Due 3/15/2024, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (US)
Anticipated Award Date 5/14/2024
Anticipated Contract Start 6/14/2024

So I suppose should be in by Mid 2025.

2.6.4 Eligible Locations
Below are the eligible locations in Maine on which bids will be accepted for this RFP.
Eligible
Location Description Approximate
Number of Sites
1 Rangeley 1
2 Greenville/Moosehead 1
3 Millinocket 1
4 Gorham/Standish 1
5 Orono 1

2. Charging Equipment Requirements –
a. Be new, and unused (not refurbished or remanufactured);
b. Meet the following minimum specifications:
1. Two (2) DCFC ports per site;
2. At least one port must be able to serve EVs using the CCS standard (NACS is
strongly encouraged);
3. Each site must be able to supply power according to an EV’s power delivery
request up to at least 150kW to two (2) vehicles simultaneously.

At least it's not just 50kW. There are a bunch of other rules that Tesla's simple V4 design might not meet so well. But it would be nice if Tesla could say "Only 2? How about 8?!"

NEVI uptime rules apply

c. The Recipient must ensure that each EV charging port is operational at least 97% annual
Uptime and, further, that Downtime for each individual charging port does not exceed
72 consecutive hours. It is the Recipient’s responsibility to ensure the 97% Uptime
requirement is met for each individual charging port and that interruptions are remedied
within 72 hours. For any interruption in service to any DCFC that has lasted or is
expected to last more than four (4) hours: