Orange County, North Carolina, is releasing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking proposals from qualified firms to guide the County’s Fleet Electric Vehicle (EV) Transition Strategy. The County is looking for firms with proven expertise in fleet evaluation, EV charging infrastructure planning, and sustainable vehicle procurement policies. The objective is to partner with a consultant capable of developing a phased roadmap that transitions the County’s diverse fleet of approximately 439 vehicles, including passenger cars, pickup trucks, heavy-duty trucks, and specialty equipment—from internal combustion engines to electric alternatives. The selected firm will also be expected to analyze facility readiness for charging infrastructure, address operational impacts, and ensure that the County’s clean energy goals, including full EV adoption by 2035 (as technology permits), are met in a cost-effective and strategic manner. The County is seeking firms whose combination of experience and expertise will provide timely, professional services to the County. The County reserves the right to enter into one or more contracts with any firm selected under this RFQ process. Electronic responses ONLY will be accepted for this solicitation. The scope of work will include a full fleet right-sizing analysis, lifecycle cost assessments, and development of short-, mid- and long-term replacement schedules. The consultant will also plan the County’s charging infrastructure by evaluating facility electrical capacities, coordinating with utilities, and recommending upgrades such as energy storage or backup systems to manage grid impacts. A draft Sustainable Fleet Purchasing Policy will be required to guide future procurement and ensure alignment with greenhouse gas reduction targets. In addition, the consultant will deliver a final Fleet EV Transition Report and conduct presentations for key County stakeholders, summarizing findings, best practices, and implementation strategies. Firms should have experience in EV fleet transition planning, facility energy analysis, and sustainable procurement policy development, and be familiar with collaborative project delivery methods such as Construction Manager at Risk, which the County may employ for facility-related upgrades.
