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Request for Qualifications (RFQ)
Level 2 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Packages
DUE DATE/TIME: March 1st, 2022 @ 5:00 pm PST
BY EMAIL TO: evdac@energycoalition.org
The Energy Coalition (TEC) is a California-based 501(c)3 nonprofit with over forty five years’
experience in partnering with communities, public agencies, private companies, educators,
and policymakers to design and implement sustainability strategies. As a social change
organization, TEC’s mission is to create an abundant and healthy world by inspiring others
to take responsible environmental actions. TEC implements the Southern California Regional
Energy Network (SoCalREN) Public Agency Programs which offer energy services to over
700 cities, counties, school districts, water districts, sanitation districts, and other public
agencies served by investor-owned utilities (IOUs) throughout Southern California. These
programs are designed to engage the collective action of public agencies to save energy and
money while protecting their community’s valuable resources. SoCalREN is administered by
the County of Los Angeles and funded by utility ratepayers under the auspices of the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
SoCalREN will soon be launching a new program for the public sector, the Los Angeles
County (LAC) EV Ready DAC Program (“Program”). This new program will be joining LAC’s
existing suite of energy efficiency public agency programs1 that aim to create a more
equitable, affordable, and sustainable energy future for all. The Program will be offered in
conjunction with SoCalREN’s energy efficiency and distributed energy resource no-cost
services, providing direct installation of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) at public
facilities in LAC disadvantaged communities (DACs).
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Program will run from February 2022 to December 2024 to expand EV charging access
for LAC DAC multi-unit dwellings (MUDs) in Southern California Edison’s (SCE) territory.
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Visit https://socalren.org/agencies/services for more information on SoCalREN’s Public Agency
Programs
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Funded by the California Energy Commission (CEC) and administered by LAC, the Program
will support EVSE installation projects for public agencies at sites within a quarter-mile
radius of a MUD. The Program aims to complete at least 12 projects and install a total of
130 EV chargers. Projects will be located at sites owned by public agencies that are also
completing energy efficiency retrofit projects supported by SoCalREN. The Program will
provide market education, customer engagement, technical assistance, and a customer
incentive for every port installed. The EVSE package(s) will include EVSE hardware,
software, network, and installation services. Projects will be evaluated for Level 2 chargers
and individual projects will range from 5 to 20 chargers, which will be available to the public,
fleet vehicles, employees, customers, or any combination of these users. Sites that can
support at least 10 EV chargers will be given primary consideration, but any project site that
can accommodate at least 4 ports will be considered. If there is interest from the site hosts
and/or other stakeholders, car sharing may also be offered as an additional service. More
information is provided in the draft program manual (Attachment A).
PURPOSE OF THIS RFQ
This RFQ will enable SoCalREN to provide expanded technical and non-technical support to
the Program. SoCalREN will use this RFQ to identify which firms are best suited to provide a
package of EVSE hardware, software, networking, and installation services. Qualified
installers will be included on a list for agencies to select from for Program services.
Participating agencies may also want to contract with vendors to receive additional support
that the Program does not provide.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
I. Respondents must:
○ Be adequately knowledgeable of the EV Ready DAC Program (draft program
manual embedded below)
○ Collaborate with the SoCalREN project manager (PM) in the project planning
process, possibly including but not limited to:
■ Proposal of projects to site hosts
■ Preparation, review, and agency approval of site plans (see
Attachment B for sample preliminary site plan for EV infrastructure)
■ Preparation of construction drawings and documents
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■ Permit application
■ EVSE specifications review
■ EVSE testing and approval
■ Project schedule review and approval
■ Payment system set-up and field testing
■ Signage Plan review and approval
■ Maintenance and Inspection Plan review and approval
■ Installation and commissioning
○ Participate in meetings with stakeholders for presentations, discussions and
status report updates. The respondent will also be responsible for sending
periodic invoices.
○ Be able to conduct a technical feasibility analysis
○ Provide EVSE Package(s) that are inclusive of all hardware, software, and
network services
○ Supply eligible equipment on SCE’s Approved Product List (APL) and install in
accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Handbook 44, "Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements
for Weighing and Measuring Devices," (NIST Handbook 44) inclusive of
Section 3.40. Electric Vehicle Fueling Systems
○ Be an authorized distributor of specified EVSE hardware and software and
authorized to provide the required services for participating public agencies
and LAC
○ Meet LAC permit and fee requirements, as well as LAC codes and California
health and safety laws
○ Agree to insurance and liability requirements
○ Perform full EVSE installation service, possibly including:
■ Obtaining city permit
■ Hiring installation subcontractors
■ Site preparation including concrete cutting and trenching
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■ Running the electrical and communication conduit
■ Concrete pouring
■ Forming and pouring of reinforced concrete foundations for the sites
■ Pre-installation inspection of cement
■ Electric service upgrades including circuit breakers, panels, and safety
disconnect and transformers
■ Negotiation with SCE over power provision
■ Installation of EVSE
■ Signage, placards, and labels per NIST Handbook 130
■ Lighting per local codes and SCE guidelines
■ Final inspection and approval
■ Network commissioning
■ Final testing with an electric vehicle
○ Perform final commissioning, possibly including:
■ Check and validate radio frequency identification cards
■ Check the internet communication between charging stations and the
central server
■ Check the app (where applicable). Validate the sign-up and login as a
new customer
■ Test the automatic switch-off in response to a major fault
■ Test the charging session in the case of a minor fault
■ Test the remote system control and monitoring system
■ Test the charging/refueling session and display of state of charge on a
test EV
○ Be regularly and continuously engaged in the energy/EV industry and have
EVSE installed and operational in the United States for at least three years
immediately preceding the bid due date
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○ Provide operations and maintenance (O&M) manual and training for the site
hosts
○ Provide a thorough understanding of the SCE Charge Ready Program for
public agencies
○ Be able to or have a supplier able to service the SCE service territory within
LAC (see Attachment C below)
○ Ensure the project has complied with all AB 841 (2020) requirements or
provide notice to SoCalREN staff why the AB 841 requirements do not apply
to the project
○ Submit Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP) certification
numbers of each EVITP certified electrician that installs electric vehicle
charging infrastructure or equipment. EVITP certification numbers are not
required to be submitted if AB 841 requirements do not apply to the project
○ Demonstrate long-term financial stability
II. Hardware must:
○ Be on SCE’s APL or, in some circumstances, receive SCE’s direct approval for
equipment not yet listed on the APL
○ Have commercial-grade underwriter laboratories (UL) listed
○ Supply an output current of at least 15 amps per port minimum at 208/240
volts
○ Be charge connector compliant in SAE J1772
○ Have a user interface with a start/stop mechanism and status indicators
○ Use chargers that are supplied by a dedicated circuit
○ Meet all of the safety requirements for CPUC-approved transportation
electrification programs
○ Have an operating temperature range of 0 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit
○ Be network-ready and able to communicate with a network management
system (NMS) (networked only)
○ Be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
III. Software and network must:
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5○ Control, operate, communicate, diagnose, and capture data (networked only)
○ Have power surge protection
○ Track usage data, bill customers, and manage electrical loads (networked
only) including:
■ Total cost, including incentive dollars, for the EV infrastructure project
■ Peak power (in kW) and energy delivered (in kWh)
■ Applicable price for charging, including but not limited to electric utility
tariff, Electric Vehicle Service Provider (EVSP) service contract or public
charger price, and date and time
■ Payment method
■ Types of vehicles using the charging equipment (make/model if known)
■ Number of unique vehicles and frequency of repeat vehicles
■ Weekly and monthly average charging session durations
■ Average kWh purchased (based on monthly utility bills)
■ Average kWh dispensed (e.g., energy management system reports)
■ Average charger station uptime
○ Perform maintenance and repairs
○ Have a meter/display of energy consumption with accuracy within 3% or
better (networked only)
○ Be load-sharing capable
○ Be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
CONTENT OF STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Respondents must provide the following information in order to be added to the Program’s
list of qualified vendors. For each question, respondents are asked to provide a short
paragraph highlighting their relevant experiences and services offered. Where applicable,
respondents should also include in their responses prior project examples that further
demonstrate their qualifications for the Program.
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6A. Explanation of qualifications and experience, including:
1. A brief summary of respondent’s history and background
2. EVSE package(s) offered as part of this RFQ
3. Confirmation that respondent meets all RFQ minimum qualifications (see
above) or confirmation that respondent will meet all RFQ minimum
qualifications and when the qualifications will be met
4. Identification of relevant licenses and certifications
5. Proposed terms and conditions applicable to the customer
6. Details of customer support that will be provided to the site host and EV
drivers
7. A list of clients served in the last two years
a. List of clients will be used for references
b. Please include the scope of work, date of contract start and
completion, contract amount, and contact person’s name, telephone
number, and email address
8. Samples of EVSE packages installed at two completed project sites
9. Experience conducting technical feasibility analysis, including recommending
the number of EVSEs and identifying the spaces for EVSE installation at the
proposed site
10. Experience obtaining permits for an EVSE project
11. Experience or capability to provide rideshare services, if any
12. Project work with SCE
13. Project work with public agencies
14. Any other relevant experience that is applicable to the Program
B. Service details, including:
1. What is the minimum number of ports respondent has served on a customer
site?
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72. How does the respondent provide installation in-house, through
subcontractors, etc.?
3. Do the respondent’s standard terms and conditions address Low Carbon Fuel
Standard (LCFS) credits? If so, how?
4. What is required for a site host to claim the rights of the LCFS credits?
5. Does the respondent’s product have integrated load management? If so,
please explain.
6. Does the respondent’s business offer any pricing arrangements that reduce or
eliminate costs for the customer? If so, please explain.
7. Is the respondent already involved in the SCE Charge Ready Program or a
similar program? If so, please explain.
8. Who is responsible for hosting services including secure servers, installations,
backup, network connections, monitoring, and virtual private network (VPN)
setup?
C. Business models and sample costs (please use the response template found in
Attachment D for this section):
1. Base product for Level 2 hardware that meets the RFQ specifications
a. Provide the sample cost for a single and dual-port pedestal
2. Equipment ownership
3. Installation costs
4. Electricity costs
5. Maintenance costs
6. Revenue disbursement
7. Pricing controls
8. Contract requirements
9. Networking fees
10. User transaction fees
11. Subscription fees
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8QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS,
AND DEADLINES
I. Questions: Any questions relating to the content of this RFQ must be submitted to
evdac@energycoalition.org.
A. Subject: Please include “RFQ Question for LAC EV Ready DAC” in the subject
line.
II. Submission Requirements: To be eligible for consideration, all response materials
from the Content of Statement of Qualifications section must be submitted via email
to evdac@energycoalition.org in either PDF or .docx (Word) file format:
A. Subject: please include “[Respondent’s Business Name] – LAC EV Ready DAC
RFQ Submission” in the subject line.
B. Email address: please list the email address of the business contact that
should be included on the Program’s vendor list.
III. Submission deadline: The RFP response deadline is March 1st.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
I. Meeting all minimum requirements – 30%
II. Answers to the Qualifications and Experience questions (Section A) – 20%
III. Answers to Service Details questions (Section B) – 20%
IV. Business Models and Sample Costs Table (Section C) – 20%
V. Completeness of submission – 10%
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9Definitions and Abbreviations
● DACs – Disadvantaged Communities, which are identified using CalEnviroScreen 4.0
mapping tools
● EV – Electric vehicle
● EV Charge Ready Program – A program to install EVSE in Southern California
Edison’s service territory
● EV Service Connection – Traditional utility infrastructure from the utility distribution
system to the meter. This may include, but is not limited to, cable, conductors,
conduit, transformers, and associated substructures from the utility distribution
system
● EV Supply Infrastructure – Infrastructure from the meter (but not including the meter)
to the parking space, which may include panel, cable, and conduit necessary to
deliver power to the parking space
● EVSE – Electric vehicle supply equipment, which is used for charging electric vehicles.
The conductors, including the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding
conductors, the electric vehicle connectors, attachment plugs, and all other fittings,
devices, power outlets, or apparatuses installed specifically for the purpose of
delivering energy from the premises wiring to the electric vehicle. Devices include
software and communications devices necessary to network-enable the EVSE.
● EVSE Package – Inclusive of EVSE hardware (physical components), software,
network, and installation services. Physical components include internal electronics,
controllers, cords, electric vehicle-compatible plug, and telecommunications devices
to share data and enable network connections. Software components include
applications to manage the charging, billing, driver access, and administration of the
EV Charge Ready Program.
● EVSP – Electric vehicle service provider
● MUD – Multi-unit dwelling
● SCE – Southern California Edison
● Program – EV Ready DAC Program
● Rebate – Payment from SCE to site host under the EV Charge Ready Program
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10● Site Host – Public agency with a site participating in the EV Ready DAC Program.
Eligible sites include public facilities within one-quarter mile of a MUD.
● Supplier – Bidder; third party EVSE package provider
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11Attachment A: Los Angeles County EV Ready
Disadvantaged Communities Draft Program Manual
Los Angeles County Electric
Vehicle Ready
Disadvantaged Communities
Program
Publicly known as
EV Ready
Draft Program ManualTable of Contents
Table of Contents 1
1. Program Overview 2
1.1 Program Summary 2
1.3 Objectives 3
1.4 Eligible Service Offerings 4
1.5 Program Set-Up and Regulatory Requirements 5
1.6 Roles and Responsibilities 5
2. Agency and Project Eligibility 6
2.1 Agency Eligibility 6
2.2 Project Eligibility 6
2.3 Equipment Eligibility 7
3. Program Process 8
3.1 Tools and Resources 12
3.2 Program Quality Assurance and Quality Control 12
4. Marketing and Outreach 13
5. Reporting 15
Appendices 18
Appendix A: EV Ready Program Fact Sheet ( ) 18
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 11. Program Overview
1.1 Program Summary
The EV Ready program provides infrastructure to meet the electric vehicle (EV) accessibility
needs of disadvantaged communities (DACs)1 in the County of Los Angeles (LA County) by
creating an EV-ready region. EV Ready, administered by LA County and implemented by The
Energy Coalition (through the Southern California Regional Energy Network), will be offered
throughout LA County, the most populous county in Southern California Edison (SCE) territory.
The Program will provide access to EV charging for DACs, with a focus on multi-unit dwelling
(MUD) residents by installing Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) at public agency sites
near MUDS and increasing their awareness of EV mobility options.
1.2 Background
The transportation sector represents the largest source of California’s greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions, comprising nearly 50 percent when taking into account production, refining, and use
of petroleum.2 To meet California’s climate goals, including reducing emissions by 40% by 2030
(SB 32), the state must address transportation-related emissions. Low-income and
disadvantaged communities are disproportionately burdened with the negative impacts from
transportation-generated pollution3 because they are more often located near industrial
pollution and congested highways4. California has set the stage to address these inequities
through its Environmental and Social Justice (ESJ) Action Plan, which includes goals to deploy
charging infrastructure for ESJ communities so they can use zero-emission cars to meet their
transportation needs5.
Electrified transportation with electricity supplied by clean resources offers an opportunity to
significantly reduce the transportation sector’s GHG emissions. In California, emissions from
electricity generation have decreased as the state’s energy supply portfolio nears 50 percent
renewable resources, paving the way for low emission EVs. The state has already adopted
zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) targets: 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the state by
2025 (Executive Order B-16-12), and ZEVs for 100% of light-duty vehicle sales by 2035
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DACs are identified by using CalEnviroScreen 4.0 mapping tools
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https://ww3.arb.ca.gov/cc/inventory/pubs/reports/2000_2019/ghg_inventory_trends_00-19.pdf
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https://escholarship.org/content/qt3np3p2t0/qt3np3p2t0.pdf?t=qs0sle
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https://escholarship.org/content/qt3np3p2t0/qt3np3p2t0.pdf?t=qs0sle
5
https://www.cpuc.ca.gov/-/media/cpuc-website/divisions/news-and-outreach/documents/news-office/
key-issues/esj/environmental-and-social-justice.pdf
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 2(Executive Order N-79-20).
There are several barriers to achieving the state’s ZEV and ESJ goals. Drivers residing in MUDs
face additional challenges adopting EVs beyond those experienced by single-family homes,
including a renting structure that disincentivizes residents to install EVSE. Property owners
typically do not view EVSE as an attractive amenity for tenants and their property value and
therefore invest in other priorities.6 Meanwhile, the percentage of MUD units relative to
single-family dwellings in LA County is growing (e.g. projected 14,800 new units in 2019,
compared with 9,700 in 2018).7 Multi-unit dwellings located within DACs typically have limited
access to public Level 2 and DC fast chargers since public chargers in these areas have been
historically underdeveloped compared to other communities.8 In addition, MUD property
managers have difficulty developing EVSE onsite. While single-family homes tend to have a
predictable cost of EVSE installation and a sufficient electrical capacity for EV charging, MUDs
face difficulty with varied, and often high, costs of EVSE installation and electrical capacity
upgrades.9
Installing EV charging at public institutions will help address California’s climate targets and
address the barriers MUD property owner’s and renter’s experience. EVSEs, whether located at
a public location like a park or library or at an administrative center, provide many benefits to
the public, public agency employees, and visitors. EVSEs support and inspire adoption of EVs,
moving California closer to its carbon emission reduction goals. Charging stations at public
facilities allow for the electrification of public agency fleets, which can significantly lower
operating costs through reduced fuel and maintenance needs10 EV chargers are a visible
display of a public agency’s commitment to sustainability, local clean air, and providing services
to the community.
1.3 Objectives
SoCalREN’s aim for EV Ready is to address barriers to EV adoption and the disproportionate
carbon emission burdens faced by ESJ communities. The program will increase the public
sector’s investment in clean mobility and facilitate a path forward to an equitable, carbon-free
future. The Program does this by investing in DAC public agencies, educating them on EV
adoption, and supporting them as they develop EVSE. SoCalREN, along with LA County, has
the following objectives for EV Ready11:
6
Increasing Electric Vehicle Charging Access at Multi-unit dwellings: Workshop Summary Report
7
https://www.sharestates.com/blog/2019/05/20/los-angeles-county-multifamily-only-option/
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https://theicct.org/sites/default/files/publications/LA-charging-infra-feb2021.pdf
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http://southbaycities.org/sites/default/files/ARV-14-035%20ZEV%20MUD%20-%20Final-Draft%20Rpt_0.
pdf
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https://www.motortrend.com/news/government-ev-ice-maintenance-cost-comparison/
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Electric Vehicle Ready Communities Phase II - Blueprint Implementation - County of Los Angeles
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 3● Provide clean mobility options for communities and MUD residents
● Increase participation from disadvantaged communities in clean mobility
● Drive fleet electrification within public agencies
● Drive deeper GHG reductions by coupling energy efficiency (EE) upgrades and EVSE
infrastructure
● Build awareness and drive EV adoption in MUDs and the public sector
EV Ready is designed for public agencies enrolled in the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs.
The EV Ready program's goal is to complete at least 12 projects at sites co-located with public
agency12 EE retrofits and install a total of 130 EV chargers13.
1.4 Eligible Service Offerings
EV Ready offers turnkey services to install EVSEs. The Program will first identify eligible public
agency sites using site feasibility analyses14. The Program will apply for SCE Charge Ready
incentives on behalf of the public agency and support the public agency with board or council
presentations for project approval. EV Ready will work with SCE to meet design and permit
requirements for EVSE installations. An ombudsman will work with the vendor and the agency
throughout the permitting process and ensure compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) regulations with due consideration to general parking and traffic flow. The Program’s
installation contractor will install the EVSE and provide operations and maintenance (O&M)
training for the site hosts. If there is interest from the site hosts and/or other stakeholders, car
sharing may also be offered as an additional service. The Program will provide education and
outreach to the public agency hosting EVSEs and their neighboring MUD owners and
residents. This outreach will include communication regarding the installation and use of the
EVSE (e.g. recommendations on ideal EV charging times to minimize GHG emissions and
electricity costs). Wherever possible, EV Ready will identify opportunities to expand beyond
EVSEs to include EV car sharing services. The ombudsman will provide guidance on signage
and enforcement. The Program will offer O&M support of the EVSEs through the installation
vendor or will provide guidance on getting O&M support through a 3rd party vendor.
SoCalREN’s Pathway to Zero Program offers customizable and comprehensive services at no
cost to public agencies to identify and deliver projects that yield electricity and gas savings
through energy efficiency and distributed energy resources. SoCalREN will offer a variety of
support services to EV Ready participants as highlighted in the table below.
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EVSEs may also be installed at sites not specifically paired with EE retrofits provided that the public
agency is completing EE at another site in their community
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Electric Vehicle Ready Communities Phase II - Blueprint Implementation - County of Los Angeles
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The program may leverage feasibility analyses offered by SCE’s Transportation Advisory services.
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 4SoCalREN EE Description
Program Services
Technical support SoCalREN provides assistance with facility energy audits, identifying
EE improvements, developing benchmarking and energy use
analyses, and supporting the design of retrofits and
retrocommissioning projects
Financing support SoCalREN provides financial analysis and support, including
determining lifetime project costs and savings, accessing incentive
opportunities, and navigating financing options
Staff support SoCalREN provides start-to-finish project management and energy
consulting, including support developing staff reports and
presentations to councils/boards for approval. Eligible agencies may
also receive post-implementation training for maintenance staff
Proposal and SoCalREN provides procurement guidance, contractor selection
construction support review, construction management support, and objective technical
review of third-party documents
1.5 Program Set-Up and Regulatory Requirements
TBD after LAC-CEC Contract is executed
1.6 Roles and Responsibilities
The following table describes SoCalREN program partnerships and working groups.
Program Partners Responsibilities
California Energy ● Oversight of program, program goals and fund reimbursement
Commission (CEC)
LA County ● Administer the Program
● Program reporting to the CEC
● Manage program implementer
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 5Program ● Support SCE Charge Ready application submittal
Implementer (The ● Process applications and program agreements and disburse
Energy Coalition) reimbursement funding to contractors
● Provide technical assistance
● Coordinate stakeholders and local government partners
through the working groups
● Marketing and outreach
Contractor Responsible for EVSE equipment purchasing and installation of EVSEs
SoCalREN ● Provide no-cost services for EE retrofit project implementation
at sites identified for EVSE installations
● Leverage public and customer data sets to establish target
marketing and project enrollment
● Leverage consultants for technical guidance/advice
Southern California SCE’s Charge Ready program will reduce project implementation
Edison (SCE) costs
LA County regional Advise and provide feedback for program process improvements
partners
Ombudsman (sub to ● Ensure EVSE installations meet program requirements and
The Energy standards
Coalition) ● Assist and guide public agencies with permitting, low carbon
fuel standard (LCFS) accounts and credit registration, signage,
and enforcement
Community Based Provide community expertise to guide implementation
Organizations
(CBOs)
2. Agency and Project Eligibility
2.1 Agency Eligibility
EV Ready is offered in LA County to all public agencies with owned public sites in which EVSE
infrastructure can be installed. The public sites must also be located in SCE service territory in a
DAC as defined by CalEnviroScreen 4.0. A full list of agency requirements for the SCE Charge
Ready Program can be found in the Sample Charge Ready Charging Infrastructure and Rebate
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 6Participation Agreement.
2.2 Project Eligibility
EV Ready will support projects for eligible public agencies at sites within a quarter-mile of
MUDs served by SCE. Project sites are also only eligible if they are also pursuing EE
opportunities in parallel. The agency should be the SCE account holder for the site and own
the property (or have consent from the property owner to install the equipment and an
agreement that the property owner will grant any required easements). Sites that can support
at least 10 EV chargers will be given primary consideration. Projects will be predominantly
evaluated for Level 2 chargers and individual projects will range from 5 to 20 chargers installed
on-site which will be available to the public, fleet vehicles, employees, customers, or any
combination of these. The project should also qualify to apply for the SCE Charge Ready
Program, though it is not necessary for the application to be approved in order to be eligible
for funds through EV Ready. Qualification for the SCE Charge Ready Program includes the
participant’s agreement to operate and maintain the EV charging equipment for a minimum of
10 years and enrollment in a qualifying SCE Demand Response program. Furthermore,
participants are responsible for paying all energy costs associated with the EV charging
stations.
2.3 Equipment Eligibility
The minimum eligible Level 2 EVSE hardware and software specifications and capabilities are
listed in the table below:
Hardware Software and Network
• Commercial-grade underwriter laboratories • Control, operate, communicate, diagnose
(UL) listed and capture data (networked only)
• Supply an output current of at least 15 • Power surge protection
amps per port minimum at 208/240 volts • Track usage data, billing customers and
• Charge connector compliant in SAE J1772 manage electrical loads (networked only)
• User interface - start/stop mechanism, • Meter/display of energy consumption – 3%
status indicators accuracy or better (networked only)
• Operating temperature range of 0 to 122 F • Load sharing capable
• Network ready – able to communicate with • ADA compliant
a network management system (NMS)
(networked only)
• Compliant with Americans with Disabilities
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 7Act (ADA)
EVSE projects are encouraged to select charging equipment from SCE’s Approved Product List
(APL) and are required to receive SCE’s direct approval before equipment purchase and
installation. EV charging equipment not yet listed on the APL may also be selected to use with
SCE’s approval. In general, Level 1 and Level 2 charging equipment must have a minimum of
four ports. All charging stations need a dedicated usage meter and a network service (typically
provided by the EVSE supplier) to share information with SCE as part of a Time-Of-Use (TOU)
rate plan.
SCE provides parameters for selecting ideal locations for charging equipment which include
the following15:
● Close proximity to the existing transformer (if enough capacity) or to a new transformer
(if needed to serve the EV charging load) which would help reduce the utility-side
improvement cost
● Grouping in a single location (e.g., the same floor of a parking depot) and a high
number of ports (as determined by SCE, typically 4 or more). The increased number of
ports will result in a lower cost per port
● Adequate space for the installation and operation, in compliance with all applicable
laws, rules, and regulations (AHJ, NEC, ADA, fire, drainage, etc.)
○ The site must have the consent of the designated Authority Having Jurisdiction
(AHJ) for selected equipment and installation procedures
○ Installed EVSE must meet the National Electric Code (NEC), California Electric
Code, and the California Building Code (CBC) to ensure the safety of persons
and property
○ Installed EVSE must meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements including, but not limited to, parking dimensions, accessible
routes, and accessible controls16
3. Program Process
Through SoCalREN’s Pathway to Zero Program, eligible participants have the option to receive
educational information and high-level analyses for a number of distributed energy resources
(DER) alongside the projects’ energy efficiency project proposal. The EV Ready Program will
automatically support agencies pursuing EVSE as part of their DER strategy. The table below
15
SCE Quick Reference Guide
16
https://afdc.energy.gov/files/u/publication/WPCC_complyingwithADArequirements_1114.pdf
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 8highlights the program process.
Step SoCalREN EE/DER Scope EV Ready Program Scope
Project The SoCalREN Project Manager (PM) Once specific EE projects are
Identification works with the agency representative identified, the SoCalREN PM
to identify EE opportunities for introduces DER resources and EV
agency facilities. Ready as additional opportunities for
eligible projects.
Project The SoCalREN PM screens potential The SoCalREN PM screens potential
Screening projects for eligibility by checking if projects for EV Ready eligibility by
any of the facilities are located in a checking if any of the facilities are
DAC (per CalEnviroScreen 4.0 located within one-quarter mile of a
ratings). MUD.
EE/DER SoCalREN schedules a call or meeting The agency will have the opportunity
Strategy with the agency to confirm the EE/ to include the EV strategy as part of
Selection DER strategies the agency would like their DER selection.
to pursue.
Audit The SoCalREN PM will leverage an SoCalREN PM will work with the
EE/DER audit to gather information contractor to do a site feasibility/EV
for EV Ready, if required. audit.
Project The SoCalREN PMprepares a project The SoCalREN PM will present the EV
Proposal proposal that contains a section on all audit report and SoCalREN project
DER strategies that the agency proposal to the agency. This meeting
specified during the DER Strategy may include the EV contractor,
Selection step. The DER section is a technical consultant, ombudsman and
combination of educational materials, other stakeholders.
available incentives and programs,
and recommended next steps, all of
which are customized based on the
agency type and their interests.
Financing If the agency is interested, SoCalREN If the agency is interested in EV
Assistance will provide project financing and infrastructure, the SoCalREN PM will
funding assistance for the EE support a funding application for the
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 9measures and DER strategies. This SCE Charge Ready Program. Then,
includes information about financing SCE will conduct a site evaluation and
options the SoCalREN offers, as well provide approval. This SCE study will
as other third party financing and inspect the existing electrical service
grant funding opportunities. Incentive and determine any new electric
and financing applications can also be needs. SoCalREN will also prepare an
supported. EV Ready Program application based
on the EV audit and/or site evaluation
findings.
Procurement SoCalREN assists the agency with The SoCalREN PM will work with SCE
and procurement and construction phase and the contractor to install the utility
Construction support for the EE measures and DER and customer EV infrastructure as per
Assistance strategies as needed. SoCalREN can the SCE Charge Ready application.
also coordinate with third parties and The site host will need to grant SCE
programs to support the agency. an easement to the property after
which SCE will complete and file a
permit application. SCE will complete
construction and grid connection on
the utility side and the EV Ready
contractor will install the EVSE on the
customer side. SCE will oversee
inspections by the local code officials
for construction closeout.
Project The SoCalREN PM will coordinate If training is needed for new EVSE
Closeout project closeout activities with the technologies, SoCalREN will
agency as necessary. If training is coordinate to ensure training is
needed for new EE or DER provided. Similarly, SoCalREN will
technologies, SoCalREN will provide education and outreach for
coordinate to ensure training is the EV project to the agency and
provided. The SoCalREN PM will also neighboring MUDs. The SoCalREN
provide support to ensure any PM will also provide support to ensure
financing, funding, or incentive the agency’s SCE Charge Ready
paperwork for the agency is closed rebate paperwork is closed out.
out.
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 10EV Ready Process Flow Chart
Agencies applying for the SCE Charge Ready Charging Infrastructure and Rebate should do so
with thorough knowledge of the eligibility, participation, and equipment requirements
described in Section 2. There are currently two SCE Charge Ready program options available
for public agencies: the Charging Infrastructure and Rebate option or the Customer-Side
Make-Ready Rebate option. The Charging Infrastructure and Rebate option offers participants
a rebate to offset the costs associated with the purchase and installation of SCE-approved
charging equipment. The Customer-Side Make-Ready Rebate option offers a rebate for
participants who choose to design, purchase, and install the participant site infrastructure
without SCE (up to 80 percent of the costs that SCE would otherwise incur for performing the
work). In both options, SCE Charge Ready covers the costs associated with installing the utility
distribution infrastructure. The EV Ready program will use only the Charging Infrastructure and
Rebate option unless there are special circumstances to select the Customer-Side Made-Ready
Rebate option.
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 11SCE Charge Ready Program Options for Public Agencies17
Agencies will use their existing SCE account or create a guest account to submit a Charge
Ready application. The step-by-step online application tool will collect customer information,
project information, and required documents. After submission, agencies will be able to view
and manage the application including the various forms that have been completed for the
selected program. The following is important project information and documents that the
agency should be prepared to include with their application:
● Designated project contact
● Charging station metering needs (separate SCE meters or other)
● Certificate of occupancy
● Any site access restrictions for SCE inspection
● Property’s FNAICS classification code
● Total number of EV capable parking spaces required by CALGreen Code
● Charging equipment location and installation timeline plans
● Site layout document with an annotated aerial view of the property
● Signed terms and conditions document (provided at the end of the application)
3.1 Tools and Resources
Several tools and resources will be used to support EVSE adoption for public agencies and
MUDs, as summarized in the table below:
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Source: SCE Quick Reference Guide
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 12Tool/Resource Name Short Description
Inventory Assessment Help shortlist locations for charging infrastructure deployment
Outreach and Customized communication to inform MUD residents and public
Education agencies of the program and available resources
Incentives (CR2, SoCalREN, LCFS) will help lower the cost and maximize benefits of
EVSE
3.2 Program Quality Assurance and Quality Control
The EV Ready Program has adopted a number of quality assurance recommendations,
guidelines, and procedures to verify the quality of projects. The ombudsman will support
compliance with all state-wide workforce and building compliance standards, though the
ultimate responsibility for compliance lies with the agency.
Contractor Qualification Recommendations
The EV Ready Program will issue an RFP to select one or more vendors that meet the following
criteria:
● Hold and maintain all required licenses, permits, and certifications for the appropriate
city and county
● Meet Los Angeles County permit and fee requirements, as well as Los Angeles County
codes and California health and safety laws
● Agree to insurance and liability requirements
● Demonstrate work with C-10 and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP)
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licensed electrical contractors employing California state‐certified electricians to
handle EVSE installations and maintenance
● Demonstrate long-term financial stability
● Supply eligible equipment on SCE’s Approved Product List (APL) and install in
accordance to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44,
"Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and
Measuring Devices," (NIST Handbook 44) inclusive of Section 3.40. Electric Vehicle
Fueling Systems19.
● Experience installing lighting, signage, and pavement markings compliant with industry
standards and requirements for EV chargers, city and SCE requirements, and state and
federal guidelines
● Ability and staff expertise to provide services including marketing, installation,
18
https://evitp.org/
19
https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/dms/programs/zevfuels/
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 13monitoring, and maintenance of EVSE
● Ability to provide car-sharing, though not required, would be preferred
Engineering Consultant Qualification Recommendations
SoCalREN engineering consultants selected to provide technical services will have previous
experience on similar projects. Selected engineering consultants will also have knowledge and
understanding of the various charging technologies available, rate analysis for electric vehicle
charging, infrastructure, permitting, capital costs, operations and maintenance costs, and
resources (including other funding sources).
EV Strategy Selection
The SoCalREN Project Manager conducts an interview with the agency before developing the
EV audit to explain the EV strategy and gauge the agency’s level of interest. If the agency is
only interested in an energy efficiency project proposal, SoCalREN will document the reasons
and then guide the agency through other programs. The EV strategy selection meeting acts as
a venue to collect any information needed to focus on specific strategies and customize the EV
feasibility analysis/audit report to the agency’s specific interests and concerns. During project
closeout, the SoCalREN Project Manager collects information on post-installation verification.
Agency Satisfaction Survey
Agencies are asked to participate in a satisfaction survey after project completion to collect
feedback and identify opportunities for improvement. In addition to the project close-out
survey, the SoCalREN Public Agency Programs also conduct an annual satisfaction survey for all
enrolled agencies which will include questions specific to the EV Ready Program.
4. Marketing and Outreach
The purpose of EV Ready marketing and outreach is to build stakeholder awareness,
encourage public agencies to leverage this resource for their EVSE projects, and inspire the
community to take advantage of the EVSE installations.
Marketing and outreach will be targeted to three primary audiences:
● Agencies enrolled in SoCalREN Public Agency Programs
○ Agencies already enrolled in the Public Agency Programs have knowledge of
SoCalREN offerings and may already have projects in development well suited
to EV Ready support. These agencies are well-positioned to take advantage of
EV Ready offerings, and thus are the primary audience for marketing and
outreach efforts.
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 14● Agencies eligible for enrollment in Public Agency Programs
○ Availability of EV Ready offerings serves as one of the many benefits to
encourage SoCalREN enrollment. Initial outreach efforts for these agencies will
focus on increasing awareness of SoCalREN’s EV Ready Program as one of the
many benefits to SoCalREN enrollment. Engagement efforts such as referrals
and communications at conferences and events should incorporate EV Ready as
one of many SoCalREN benefits that might be a good fit for eligible agencies.
● Multi-unit Dwellings
○ Multi-unit Dwellings interested in the SoCalREN Multifamily program will benefit
from knowledge and awareness of the EV Ready program. MUD property
owners and their residents are key targets to increase the adoption of EVSE and
the EV Ready Program offerings will provide educational benefits to install
EVSEs within these facilities.20
Key messages
Key messages are the “big picture” messages to convey in all communications such as email
campaigns, written articles, presentations, comments to the media, speeches, presentations,
and web postings. Key messages for EV Ready can be found in Appendix A and include:
● How the program addresses the issue of DACs being inequitably burdened by
emissions
● Program benefits for MUD residents
● No electric demand charges from the EVSEs until Feb 202421.
● Benefits of transportation electrification, including reduction in GHG emissions and
other pollutants, supporting local economic growth by saving consumers money,
boosting the efficiency of the mobility sector, and encouraging the grid’s transition to
renewable generation and battery storage.
Strategies
Outreach efforts will leverage existing SoCalREN communication channels, such as email
campaigns, direct communications between SoCalREN Project Managers and Energy
Champions, and engagement at conferences and events, social media posts, and project case
studies. These efforts will use existing infrastructure and leverage agencies’ trust in the
SoCalREN brand.
Tactics
The tactics supporting marketing and outreach goals/strategies during initial launch are:
20
Electric Vehicle Ready Communities Phase II - Blueprint Implementation - County of Los Angeles
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The demand charge will start phasing in 2024 in a staged manner till 2029 when it will be fully charged
by SCE.
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 15● GIS analysis to identify public agency facilities within a quarter-mile of MUDs. Agencies
with these facilities will be targeted initially by direct communications from SoCalREN
PMs.
● These agencies will also be educated about other funding sources for fleet
electrification that would provide the agency with additional holistic clean mobility
support.
● The agencies will also be informed about the post-installation plan to market these
EVSEs as well as the benefits of EVs to neighboring MUDs.
5. Reporting
This sub-task conducts ongoing data and reporting throughout the program lifecycle. LA
County will provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to the Commission Agreement
Manager (CAM), and partners as appropriate. The Program will hold quarterly meetings with
the CAM to provide updates regarding forecasted targets, milestones, pipeline updates, and
any issues to be addressed or discussed. The Program will develop reporting dashboards to
communicate program progress.
Over the course of the program implementation period, LA County will hold 11 Critical Project
Review (CPR) meetings with CEC staff and will deliver progress reports aligned to those
meetings. In addition to CPR meetings, LA County will deliver monthly progress reports. A final
meeting will occur in early 2024 prior to the closeout of the program, accompanied by a final
program evaluation report. The details of the Blueprint Implementation task and deliverable
schedule are enclosed in the Product Schedule attached to this proposal.22
EV Ready proposes the following key performance metrics and indicators:
No Metric/Indicator Method Frequency
1 Increase EVSE 1. # of public installations Annually
inventory/accessibility 2. # of PA fleet installations
2 Program savings contribution Gross kWh and Therms saved by Annually
from public agency retrofits EE upgrades as reported through
SoCalREN
3 Program savings contribution Gross kWh delivered to public Annually
from public agency fleet EVSE agency fleet via EVSE installations
installations
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Electric Vehicle Ready Communities Phase II - Blueprint Implementation - County of Los Angeles
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 164 Gallons of gasoline offset by Gallons as determined by the US Annually
chargers EPA GHG equivalencies calculator
and using the electric usage data
reported from all installed EVSEs
5 Frequency of public EVSE use Average time of charger use Annually
reported from all the EVSEs used by
the public (assuming that the EVSE is
dedicated for public use).
6 Frequency of public agency fleet Average time of charger use Annually
EVSE use reported from all the EVSEs used by
the PA fleet (assuming that the EVSE
is dedicated for fleet use).
7 MUDs supported # of MUDs supported by installed Annually
EVSE based on MUDs within a
quarter mile of the EVSEs installed
8 Support to MUD residents # of MUD residents who have Annually
access to EVSE installations based
on MUDs within a quarter mile of the
EVSEs installed
9 Project conversion efficiency Average length of project cycle Annually
10 Reduction of carbon intensity of # of LCFS credits generated (1 LCFS Annually
California’s transportation fuel credit = 1 metric ton of CO2
pool as measured by the volume equivalent reduced) based on data
of fuels and credits generated reported by the installed EVSEs
under the LCFS
11 Value of LCFS credits generated Value of LCFS credits transacted Annually
(USD) under the LCFS based on data
reported by the installed EVSEs
12 GHG reductions (metric tons) Avoided units of carbon dioxide Annually
emissions as determined by the US
EPA GHG equivalencies calculator
and using the electric usage data
reported from all installed EVSEs
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 1713 Support to public agencies to # of agencies supported by Annually
increase EV readiness ombudsman and through SoCalREN
Pathway To Zero reports presented
and/or BMCTA audits conducted
14 DAC penetration # of DACs served Annually
15 New enrollment in SCE’s Charge # of new agencies enrolled in CR2 Annually
Ready (CR2)
16 New applicants to SoCalREN # of new MUDs applicants for EE Annually
Multifamily EE program retrofits
17 Enhance equal employment and # of WMDBE businesses used as Annually
business opportunities for vendors
minorities, women, and disabled
persons
Year Estimated Projects Completed Estimated EVSE Installed
2021 1 20
2022 5 50
2023 5 50
2024 1 10
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 18Appendices
Appendix A: EV Ready Program Fact Sheet ( )
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SoCalREN Public Agency EV Ready DAC Program Manual 19Attachment B: Sample Preliminary Site Plan for EV
Infrastructure
TEC – SoCalREN – LAC EV Ready DAC RFQ
13TEC – SoCalREN – LAC EV Ready DAC RFQ
14TEC – SoCalREN – LAC EV Ready DAC RFQ
15Attachment C: SCE Service Territory Map (Los
Angeles County only)
TEC – SoCalREN – LAC EV Ready DAC RFQ
16Attachment D: Response Template for
Section C (Sample Costs)
Please note: add/subtract “Business Model” columns as needed
Business Model Business Model Business Model
#1: Title/Name #2: Title/Name #3: Title/Name
(if any) (if any) (if any)
What is/are the
base product(s) for
Level 2 hardware
that meets the RFQ
specifications?
What are the
sample costs for a
single and dual-port
pedestal?
Who owns the
equipment (vendor
or site-host)?
Who pays for the
electricity costs
(vendor or
site-host)?
What are the
expected support
and maintenance
costs and who pays
for them?
What percentage of
the charging
revenue goes to the
site host?
Who sets the
pricing controls
(vendor or
site-host)?
TEC – SoCalREN – LAC EV Ready DAC RFQ
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