Bid guide
How to bid on EV consulting services for the City of Hartford
What Hartford is buying
The City of Hartford is seeking one or more consultants for on-call electric vehicle planning and infrastructure support for the city and Hartford Public Schools.
Potential work includes fleet electrification, energy planning, grant opportunities, and support for designing and deploying EV infrastructure. The contract is intended to supplement existing on-call engineering and energy services.
Key date and deadline
The RFP was published October 26, 2026. Responses are due November 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Submit electronically through PlanetBids before the deadline. The solicitation states that electronic bidding is available on its PlanetBids listing.
Who this opportunity may suit
This RFP may suit consulting firms with relevant experience in EV planning, fleet electrification, energy planning, grant opportunities, or EV infrastructure design and deployment.
The work supports both municipal operations and Hartford Public Schools. The City may engage one or more consultants.
How to access and respond
Open the solicitation through the provided “View original source” option to reach the City’s PlanetBids listing. The scope, dates, and document list are public. PlanetBids may ask you to complete a brief “confirm you are human” check.
To download documents, receive addenda, and submit electronically, register for a free PlanetBids vendor account with the City of Hartford. Review the listing’s response instructions and submit before the due date.
Prepare a focused response
Read the solicitation documents and any addenda carefully. Use the response format and submission instructions provided there, and allow time to complete the portal submission before the deadline.
Explain how your team’s relevant experience connects to the stated work, including fleet electrification, energy planning, grant opportunities, and infrastructure support where applicable. Keep claims specific and support them with clear examples.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from City of Hartford; the original posting controls.