This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Independence, California. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The County of Inyo, State of California, is requesting proposals (RFP) for an independent consultant to provide Transportation Planning services to prepare the Inyo County Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Network Plan (Plan). The Plan will be funded with Sustainable Communities Competitive Grant dollars requiring the Consultant to follow all pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. The County of Inyo, through its Public Works Department, seeks to obtain an independent consultant with expertise in transportation planning and a high-level understanding of zero emission technology. The Inyo County Local Transportation Commission (ICLTC) serves as the Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for Inyo County. The Plan will outline a path forward to install effective and equitable EV charging infrastructure throughout Inyo County and to electrify the county-owned vehicle fleet by gathering data, evaluating the physical and financial feasibility of expanding the charging network within the county, and conducting a site analysis for EV charging locations, with an emphasis on county-operated properties. The Plan will also provide a high-level analysis of hydrogen fueling feasibility in Inyo County. Realizing that US 395 is a California Strategic Corridor and that the US 395 right of way is owned and managed by Caltrans, this County planning document should focus on barriers and opportunities for EV charging on the County road network, County parks, County properties, recreation opportunities and economic benefit to the traveling public. Contract Award and Notice to Proceed: April 9, 2024 Any questions related to this RFP shall be submitted in writing to the attention of Justine Kokx via email at jkokx@inyocounty.us. Questions shall be submitted before 5:00 PM on March 7, 2024. Submit five (5) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy in PDF format on a CD/DVD or USB flash drive of the Consultant's proposal. The hard copies and CD/DVD/USB shall be due at the Inyo County Public Works address.