How to bid on EV charging stations for the City of East Providence

What East Providence is buying

The City of East Providence is seeking proposals to furnish, deliver, install, and network six commercial-grade dual-port Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at the new Community Center, 610 Waterman Ave.

The opportunity may suit vendors, equipment manufacturers, and licensed electrical contractors with relevant charging equipment and installation capabilities.

Key dates and the deadline

Questions are due in writing by October 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Proposals are due October 14, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET.

The City will publicly open and record bids that day. Proposals received at 11:01 a.m. or later will be rejected.

Who this opportunity suits

The City identifies qualified vendors, equipment manufacturers, and licensed electrical contractors as potential proposers. Consider whether your firm can address the equipment, delivery, installation, and networking work described in the solicitation.

How to access and submit a response

Use “View original source” to open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free BidNet Direct vendor account to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

The notice specifies one original, one copy, and one thumb drive in a single sealed envelope, delivered to the East Providence City Hall Controllers Office, Room 103, Attn: Jessica Lamprey, Procurement Specialist, 145 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914, by the deadline. Mark the outside envelope “RFP EP26/27-01 PURCHASE & INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS.” The notice also says to submit through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs; check the full notice and addenda for the applicable submission method.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Review the full specifications and any addenda before preparing your response. Build a checklist from the stated requirements, including the station quantity and type, delivery, installation, networking, copies, and submission format.

Send questions in writing to both contacts named in the notice before the question deadline. Allow time for delivery or portal submission so your complete response arrives before the closing time.