The Project consists of performing all services necessary to design, construct, operate, and maintain 7 EV charging stations in compliance with the requirements described in the draft Contract included as Attachment 2. The EV charging stations will be located along Montana’s AFCs at locations to be determined by Proposers as described in the draft RFP included as Attachment 1. The work generally includes the following: • Design and construct a minimum of four network-connected direct current (DC) 150 kilowatt (kW) charging ports, at each of the 7 EV charging stations, capable of simultaneously and continuously charging four EVs, located within a one-mile driving distance of an AFC and available for use by the public 24 hours per day, seven days per week, and year round. • Operate and maintain the EV charging infrastructure for a minimum of five years following EVSE Acceptance pursuant to Section 4.6.4 (EVSE Acceptance) of the Contract in accordance with the O&M Period requirements. • Provide secure payment methods. • Collect, process, retain, and share near real-time and static data. • Provide a minimum of 20 percent of Eligible Project Cost.
