Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program – DC Fast Chargers Q&A
Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean Port Program
BIDS & PROPOSALS
The Port is not able to provide a detailed scoring matrix; however, proposals will be evaluated holistically. Weight will be given to the following factors:
- Compliance with federal grant requirements, with particular emphasis on Buy America, Build America (BABA) compliance.
- Total cost of the proposed solution.
- Warranty terms, including coverage, duration, and support services.
- Demonstrated experience and proven reliability of the firm and its equipment.
- Other considerations outlined in the RFP, including delivery schedule, training, documentation, quality assurance, and overall alignment with the specified performance requirements.
Yes, a new version of the RFP has been posted. The new RFP due date is 2/18/26
This will need to be negotiated upon final contract. For planning purposes, please plan for a maximum cord length of 25 feet for the following sites:
- 4 Grosse Ile Pkwy, Trenton, MI
- Belle Isle, Detroit, MI
- 5431 W. Jefferson, Detroit, MI
Please plan for a maximum code length of 10 feet for the following site:
- 1301 Springwells Ct., Detroit, MI 48209
The RFP does not prescribe a specific output current (amps) per cable. Instead, the Port has defined a minimum continuous power requirement of 150 kW per port, and chargers must support an equipment battery voltage range of 150 V to 800 V. Because current varies depending on operating voltage, the Port is leaving the precise amperage output to the vendor’s standard engineering design. Vendors should size cable and power module configurations to ensure that each port can deliver a continuous 150 kW across the full 150–800 V range. To assist evaluation, vendors are requested to provide the maximum available output current per cable at relevant voltages (e.g., 150 V, 400 V, and 800 V).
The RFP does not require a single specific architecture. The Port is open to both distributed charging systems (a central power unit feeding remote dispensers) and single, all-in-one units with dual ports, provided the proposed solution meets all minimum performance requirements outlined in the RFP. It is suggested that prices for both option be presented in the RFP response to be negotiated with the final selected candidate.
There will be a pre-determined location with conduits and wire already pulled. The selected candidate will have an opportunity provide input on final design so confirm placement is compatible with their equipment.
Equipment procurement is ongoing so this is not something that we can provide at this time.
Yes, the port will provide this coordination.