Site work and new construction of a service station / car wash facility in Union Township, Ohio. Completed plans call for site work for a service station / car wash facility; and for the construction of a service station / car wash facility.

The Project is anticipated to include the design and installation of EV Charging Systems at 2 locations in Union Township (4350 Aicholtz Road and 4357 Ferguson Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45245); as well as related items (ODOT PID #122828). McGill Smith Punshon is acting as Criteria Engineer. The Township will evaluate statements of qualifications submitted and then issue an RFP to those qualified firms for technical and pricing proposals. The Township, at its discretion, may hold discussions with one or more individual or associated candidate firms to explore a firm's statements of qualifications, the scope and nature of the services the firms would provide, and the various technical approaches the firm(s) may take toward the Project. NO CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE OR FEE IS REQUESTED AT THIS TIME. The Township reserves the right to reject any, part of any, or all statements of qualifications and to waive any informality, irregularity, or failure to conform to the instructions contained in this Public Announcement or in the Statement of Qualifications. Question Deadline 04/10/2026 at 12:00 PM ET Any questions concerning this RFQ should be directed in writing via email to the township at: cwright@utclermont.gov Types of EV Charging Stations that Must Be Accessible Entities subject to the ADA or ABA must provide EV charging stations that are accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. Some examples of EV charging stations that may be covered under the ADA or ABA include those installed at: o State or local government offices o Public parks o Municipal building parking lots o Street parking and the public right-of-way o Residential housing facilities provided by a state or local government o Public EV charging stations provided by a private entity o Fleet charging stations used by the federal government o Commercial fleet charging stations available to corporate clients o Rest stops along the Interstate Highway System Definitions o AC Level 2: A charger that uses a 240-volt alternating-current (AC) electrical circuit to deliver electricity to the EV. o Charger: A device with one or more charging ports and connectors for charging EVs. A charger is also called electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) or EV charger. o Charging Network: A collection of chargers located on one or more property(ies) that are connected via digital communications to manage the facilitation of payment, the facilitation of electrical charging, and any related data requests. o Charging Network Provider: The entity that operates the digital communication network that remotely manages the chargers. Charging Network Providers may also serve as Charging Station Operators and/or manufacture chargers. o Charging Port: The system within a charger that charges one (1) EV. A charging port may have multiple connectors, but it can only provide power to charge one EV through one connector at a time. o Charging Station: One or more EV chargers at a common location. A large site can have multiple charging stations, such as in various parking lots and parking garages. o Charging Station Operator: The entity that operates and maintains the chargers and supporting equipment and facilities at one or more charging stations. This is sometimes called a Charge Point Operator (CPO). In some cases, the Charging Station Operator and the Charging Network Provider are the same entity. o Combined Charging System (CCS): A standard connector interface that allows direct current fast chargers to connect to, communicate with, and charge EVs. o Connector: The device that attaches EVs to charging ports to transfer electricity. Multiple connectors and connector types (such as J1772, CHAdeMO, Tesla, and CCS) can be available on one charging port, but only one vehicle will charge at a time. Connectors are sometimes called plugs. o Contactless Payment Methods: A secure method for consumers to purchase services using a debit, credit, smartcard, or another payment device by using radio frequency identification (RFID) technology and near-field communication (NFC). o Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC): A charger that uses a 3-phase, 480-volt alternating-current (AC) electrical circuit to enable rapid charging through delivering a direct-current (DC) electricity to the EV. o Electric Vehicle (EV): An automotive vehicle that is either partially or fully powered by electricity. o Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE): See definition of a charger. o Open Charge Point Protocol: An open-source communication protocol that governs the communication between chargers and the charging networks that remotely manage the chargers. o Open Charge Point Interface: An open-source communication protocol that governs the communication between multiple charging networks, other communication networks, and software applications to provide information and services for EV drivers. o Plug and Charge: A method of initiating charging, whereby EV charging customers plug a connector into their vehicle and their identity is authenticated, a charging session initiates, and a payment is transacted automatically, without any other customer actions required at the point of use. o Site: A parcel of land bounded by a property line or a designated portion of a public right-of-way. o Vehicle Charging Inlet: The inlet on a vehicle that a connector is plugged into. Also referred to as a charging port, or charging door. o Vehicle Charging Space: A space to park a vehicle for charging. A vehicle charging space can be a marked parking space, or an unmarked area adjacent to an EV charger. The following image shows one charging station with two chargers. There are a total of three charging ports capable of charging three vehicles concurrently and four connectors. The Township, at Its Discretion, May Hold Discussions With One or More Individual or Associated Candidate Firms to Explore a Firm's Statements of Qualifications, the Scope and Nature of the Services the Firms Would Provide, and the Various Technical Approaches the Firm(S) May Take Toward the Project.