RFP 2026-09 Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Installation

RFP 2026-09 Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger Installation NOTICE INVITING PROPOSALS 2026-09 EV CHARGER INSTALL 1. Purpose of the Procurement and Period of Performance VVTA is requesting proposals from qualified contractors to provide labor and materials for the installation of Level 2 Electrical Vehicle (EV) Chargers. The resulting contract will be not to exceed 180 days. 2. Obtaining the Request for Proposal (RFP) Document RFP documents may be obtained from VVTA, in person at 17150 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia, CA 92345-8305, electronically at www.vvta.org/Procurement or via www.publicpurchase.com. Documents are also available via email request to cplasting@vvta.org. RFPs requested by courier or via USPS mail shall be packaged and sent only at the Proposers' expense. 3. Proposal Due Date and Submittal Requirements Proposals must be received before 3:00 PM (PDT), Thursday, August 6, 2026. 3.1. Proposal packages will be accepted at the following address: Victor Valley Transit Authority Attn: Christine Plasting, Procurement Manager 17150 Smoke Tree Street Hesperia, CA 92345-8305 (760) 995-3583 3.2. Envelopes, boxes, or electronic submissions via publicpurchase.com shall contain proposals clearly labeled with VVTA's RFP number and the solicitation title: "VVTA RFP 2026-09 LEVEL TWO EV CHARGER INSTALLATION." 3.3. Proposers are to submit to VVTA either one (1) hard copy of the proposal and one (1) electronic copy via thumb/flash drive OR via www.publicpurchase.com. A proposal is deemed to be late if it is received by VVTA after the deadline stated above. Proposals received after the submission deadline shall be returned, unopened to the Proposer. It is the Proposer's sole responsibility to ensure that the proposals are received by the date and time stated above. 4. Bonds A Performance Bond and Payment Bond may be required by the awarded contractor after the notice of intent to award. 5. Prevailing Wage Minimum wage rates for this project have been predetermined by the Secretary of Labor. If there is a difference between the minimum wage rates predetermined by the Secretary of Labor and the prevailing wage rates as determined by the State for similar labor classifications, the Contractor and his/her subcontractors shall pay not less than the higher wage rate. In accordance with provisions of Section 1773.2 (amended 1977) of the California Labor Code copies of the prevailing rate of per diem wages as determined by the State Director of Industrial Relations and are available at the California Department of Industrial Relations' Internet web site at http://www.dir.ca.gov/oprl/DPreWageDetermination.htm. Future effective general prevailing wage rates, which have been predetermined and are on file with the California Department of Industrial Relations are referenced but not printed. Copies of the prevailing wage rates are on file with VVTA and available upon request. This work falls under the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a to a-7) and that contractor shall supply VVTA with certified payroll documentation. The Davis-Bacon and Related Acts will apply to contractors and subcontractors performing construction, alteration, or repair with federally funded or assisted contracts of $2,000 or more. Under this Act, contractors shall be required to pay wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors shall be required to pay wages not less than once a week. A current copy of the Davis Bacon Wage Determinations is available upon request. Contractor shall attach a copy of the prevailing wage to the bid proposal. The award of the contract shall be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. If the State of California prevailing Wage is higher than Davis Bacon, contractor is required to pay the higher rate. 6. Vendor Registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations California SB 854 Compliance -VVTA will not accept a proposal from or enter the Contract with a Proposer, without proof that the Proposer and its Subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions. The Proposer shall enter DIR Registration Number on the proposal. 7. Validity of Proposals. Proposals and subsequent offers shall be valid for a period of ninety (90) days. An award may be made without further discussion. VVTA reserves the right to withdraw or cancel this RFP at any time without prior notice and VVTA makes no representation that any contract will be awarded to a Proposer responding to this RFP. 8. Pre-Proposal Conference/Job Walk There will be a non-mandatory Pre-proposal Conference/Job Walk on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM PDT. The deadline for questions is at 5:00 PM (PDT), Friday, July 24, 2026. Prospective Proposers are requested to submit questions, in writing to the Procurement Manager at cplasting@vvta.org. Responses shall be shared with all known prospective proposers by written addenda only. The successful Proposer shall be required to comply with all applicable Equal Opportunity Laws and Regulations. July 5 2026 LYRK0545130