How to Write A Request for Proposal (RFP) for Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging Infrastructure

A carefully crafted Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Information (RFI), or Request for Proposal (RFP) ensures that your organization receives accurate and thorough proposals. Without the requisite information, however, the process can be time-consuming – and the responses you receive may not fully meet your needs.

Designed especially for fleet operators, public agencies (such as city, county, or state governments), school districts, or automotive manufacturers (OEMs), this template can help you build an RFP if you are seeking a provider of end-to-end, turnkey charging solutions (equipment, software, installation, and maintenance), or are only interested in charging equipment.

Get started with this no-cost template today to save time while ensuring that your RFP, RFQ, or RFI fully captures your organization’s needs.

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To find the best EV fleet charging provider for your electrification project, be sure to address the following charging solution topics in your RFP, RFQ, or RFI.

• EV Charging Infrastructure Provider Company Requirements: Outline the kind of business partner you need for your EVSE project. Consider their capabilities, scale, industry experience, and coverage area.
   
• Charger Specifications: Define the necessary EVSE requirements for successful fleet charging operations, including charger types, certification standards, connector types, and more.
   
• Software Specifications: Determine the necessary charge management software (CMS) functionality to meet your organization’s fleet management and analytics requirements. These might include smart charging features, integration with existing platforms, and reporting capabilities.
   
• Turnkey Services Specifications: Identify the services you will need from a turnkey EV charging provider, from site assessment, engineering, design, and utility coordination to construction, installation, training, and ongoing operational support.
   
• Repair and Maintenance Specifications: Clarify minimum and preferred service requirements to keep your charging site(s) up and running and your fleet charged to meet organizational needs. These specifications may include warranty, Service Level Agreement (SLA) commitments, or uptime minimums.
   

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