Project Description The City of Claremont invites proposals from qualified third-party electric vehicle supply equipment providers (EVSE) who will install, operate, maintain, and own publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure on City property at low or no cost to the City. Sites may include off-street, City-owned public parking lots located in the Claremont Village and at public parks and community centers. The City of Claremont is proposing specific sites for respondents to evaluate and propose options, including replacing the City's existing five dual-port, level two chargers with new, privately-owned and maintained chargers. Respondents may also suggest additional sites on City-owned property for consideration for future expansion. All questions, interpretations or clarifications, either administrative or technical must be requested in writing and directed to: Kristin Mikula Community Services Manager Email: kmikula@ci.claremont.ca.us. To ensure a response, questions must be received in writing by by 5:00 p.m. local time on September 16, 2024. All written questions will be answered in writing and conveyed to all firms on the Proposer's List. Oral statements regarding this RFP by any persons should be considered unverified information unless confirmed in writing. To ensure a response, questions must be received in writing by by 5:00 p.m. local time on September 16, 2024. Project Schedule The City intends to initiate this project December 1, 2024. The City requests an initial service term of ten (10) years with two optional five (5) year extensions. Respondents to this RFP must be able and willing to commit the necessary resources to complete the project within this timeframe. Respondent is encouraged to review this RFP carefully in its entirety prior to preparation of its Proposal. The City reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals or to select the Proposal most advantageous to the City. The City reserves the right to verify all information submitted in the Proposal and to request additional information from any and all Respondents, including but not limited to personal or corporate financial statements or other financial documentation.