This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) is for the purpose of acquiring Proposals from qualified firms to deploy, operate and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in affiliation with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. This request for proposals (RFP) is issued pursuant to 29 Del. C. §§ 6981 and 6982. All selected firms shall be expected to procure all necessary professional services, construction and/or project management to fulfill the grant requirements for the installation of public direct-current (DC) fast charging stations in Delaware that satisfy the established NEVI requirements. Each bidder must furnish a Bid Bond to the State of Delaware for the benefit of the Delaware Department of Transportation in the amount equal to 10% of the respective bid value. The bond shall be drawn upon an insurance or bonding company authorized to do business in the State of Delaware. If the enclosed standard State of Delaware bond form is not used, the substitute bond must reflect the minimum conditions specified in the standard form. A certified or bank check made out to the Delaware Department of Transportation in an amount equal to 10% of the respective proposed value may be submitted in lieu of a proposal bond. The deposits shall be returned to the successful bidder upon the execution of the formal contract. The deposits of unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them immediately upon the awarding of the contract or rejection of their bids. Bidders are made aware that Certified or Bank Checks submitted in lieu of Bond will be deposited, and unsuccessful bidders will receive payment of the value of the check from the state. Contractors awarded contracts are required to furnish a Performance Bond to the State of Delaware for the benefit of the Delaware Department of Transportation with surety in the amount of 100% of the specific award. Said bonds shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract. This guarantee shallbe submitted using a form supplied by DelDOT in the form of a good and sufficient bond drawn upon an Insurance or Bonding Company authorized to do business in the State of Delaware. DEDOT - RFP Engineering - National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Question Deadline 10/05/2023 at 3:00 PM ET Contract Award Within 90 days of bid opening