Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Installation – a. Obtain all applicable local, state, and federal permits required for installation and operation of the EV chargers; b. Ensure that all installation work as it pertains to site preparation, curbing, striping, signage, charging equipment, billing and networking systems, and electrical interconnections is installed: 1. consistent with the manufacturers’ specifications; 2. consistent with the project design and specifications proposed in the bid; 3. in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal zoning and code requirements; and 4. is working properly; c. Coordinate the installation activities with the equipment manufacturer, host site, networking service, electric utility, and any sub-contractors needed to complete the work. 2. Charging Equipment Requirements – a. Be new, and unused (not refurbished or remanufactured); b. Meet the following minimum specifications: 1. Two (2) DCFC ports per site; 2. At least one port must be able to serve EVs using the CCS standard (NACS is strongly encouraged); 3. Each site must be able to supply power according to an EV’s power delivery request up to at least 150kW to two (2) vehicles simultaneously. c. Includes all cables, connectors, interfaces, documentation for all components, and any other items necessary for full operation; d. Be factory calibrated (as applicable) prior to, or during installation, in accordance with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards; e. Includes all standard manufacturer accessories; f. Use the most current software version available as of the time it is installed; g. Have the ability to stop the flow of power when not in use; and should have overcurrent protection to prevent vehicles from drawing too much power; h. Be certified by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL), or equivalent safety standard; i. Be able to withstand extreme weather conditions, including temperature extremes, flooding, ice, heavy snow or rain, and high winds and is protected from malfunctions due to condensation; j. Include barriers or other configuration to prevent damage from equipment used for snow removal; k. Include screen displays that are user friendly and easy to operate (display should be LCD, LED or equivalent, or better and should be readable in direct sunlight and at night); l. Be tamper-proof and deters vandalism; m. Incorporate a cord management system or method to minimize the potential for cable entanglement, user injury, or connector damage from lying on the ground, and comply with NEC articles 625 as it applies to cord management systems; n. Comply with all National Electrical Code and Federal Communications Commission regulations for safety and operation requirements; o. Be capable of remote diagnostics and remote customer service support; and p. Be accessible to all members of the public, with no membership required to a specific network for access.
