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The City of Coachella is seeking proposals from qualified individuals, firms, or teams to conduct an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Study that includes a thorough assessment of the existing charging landscape and the identification of strategic locations for new charging stations. This study will serve as a data-driven planning roadmap to guide the City's capital investment decisions and policy initiatives to support equitable and cost-effective deployment of EV charging infrastructure across the city. The selected consultant must demonstrate a track record of municipal-scale EV infrastructure planning, policy integration, GIS mapping, and community outreach-especially in disadvantaged or rural communities. The City recognizes the urgent need to expand its electric vehicle charging infrastructure to meet growing demand and support compliance with state and federal emissions reduction goals. Limited public charging options currently hinder the adoption of electric vehicles, constrain economic development, and place local tourism at a competitive disadvantage as visitors seek destinations with reliable charging access. To address these challenges, the City is commissioning a comprehensive study to evaluate existing infrastructure, identify optimal locations for new charging stations, and establish a framework for long-term network expansion. This initiative will position the City to advance regional sustainability priorities, strengthen local business opportunities, and remain aligned with the broader transition to a clean transportation future. The City of Coachella is known as the "City of Eternal Sunshine" and the "Gateway to the Salton Sea", and along with its largely young, rural and family oriented demographics makes it one of the most appealing and up-and-coming areas in Southern California and the County of Riverside. The City of Coachella was incorporated on December 13, 1946. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the City of Coachella has a population of 42,000 people. The City has over 29 square miles of mix-use zoning opportunities, such as agriculture, commercial retail, industrial and housing. This culturally rich and family-oriented City has a median age of 24.5 years old with an average family size of 4.57/household. Council Contract Consideration January 14, 2026 Anticipated Project Start January 28, 2026 Expected Project End September 30, 2026. The overall responsibility and scope of work for the Consultant is to prepare an Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure Study for the City of Coachella that evaluates existing infrastructure, coverage areas and capabilities by engaging with city residents, businesses and other stakeholders, analyzing and mapping out the City's existing EV infrastructure and coverage areas and performing data gathering as necessary. Once survey, community engagement, baseline assessment, financial analysis, policy assessment, and implementation strategies have been completed, provide a comprehensive study of options and their costs on how the City of Coachella can best meet the objectives set forth. All contracted work shall be completed by September 30, 2026 unless future action is taken by the Coachella City Council to provide additional funding in the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. Please be advised that responders to this RFP should not in any way assume that there will be any future funding available in preparing their submittals. Submittal of Questions October 20, 2025 Responses to Questions October 27, 2025 at All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted in writing by email to the RFP Coordinator, Celina Jimenez, Director of Economic Development, cjimenez@coachella.org. The date and time when questions must be submitted are shown in the "Tentative Schedule" section of this RFP. Questions with their answers will be posted on the City website by the date and time set forth in this RFP. Event bid description: Proposers must submit one (1) identified original copy, ten (10) copies of the proposal and one (1) electronic copy of the proposal including any attachments. The proposal shall be accompanied by a cover letter signed by a representative who is authorized to contractually bind the Proposer. Identify any portion of the scope of work that will be subcontracted. Include firm qualifications and key personnel, telephone number and contact person for all subcontractors. The City of Coachella reserves the right to approve or reject all consultants or internal staff performing consulting services, proposed by the consultant during or after the consultant review and selection process. The City reserves the right to reject any or all submissions and may negotiate terms with selected respondents.