Task 1: Site Assessment and Utility Coordination • Only contractors that are listed on the Apply to Make-Ready Program site are eligible to submit a proposal. • Conduct field assessments at each proposed charging location. • Coordinate with relevant utilities (e.g., National Grid, NYSEG) to determine makeready requirements. • Participate in site walks and preliminary design discussions with the utility and County representatives. • Confirm point-of-interconnection, electrical capacity, and service upgrade needs. Task 2: Make-Ready Design and Engineering Support • Assist in preparing or reviewing make-ready engineering designs for each site, including utility pole adjustments, trenching, conduit runs, and electrical panel connections. • Provide utility-compliant engineering documentation or assist in submittals where utility approvals are required. • Ensure all designs comply with NEC, NESC, ADA, and PSC safety standards. • Only the equipment that was listed in the 2024 RFA is eligible for installation, as described on pages 8-10. Access the RFA here: https://dec.ny.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/zevinrfa.pdf Task 3: Construction and Field Implementation • Perform approved make-ready construction activities at all project sites, including but not limited to: o Utility pole make-ready work (relocation, extension, guying) o Trenching and conduit installation o Service panel upgrades or meter installations o Concrete work (e.g., pads for charging stations) o Restoration of disturbed surfaces • Ensure coordination with utility crews when joint work is required. • Signage will be installed as described on page 26 of the 2024 RFA on behalf of the municipality: The Contractor (grantee) shall install signage onsite that identifies the site as a ZEV charging/refueling facility, promotes public use of the facility, and acknowledges rebate funding from the DEC. Signage developed for use at a DECfunded facility shall state “This infrastructure was funded in part by Title 15 of the Environmental Protection Fund through the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation." Signs may also limit use duration, allow for towing of non-ZEV vehicles, or address any other enforcement needs the municipality deems necessary. Locations with public and municipal shared use will install signage alerting users to the shared use and denoting the days and hours the EVSE is available to the public. Based on anticipated fees and schedules, the bid awardee will cooperate with the municipality to finalize sign contents prior to their installation.”
