ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
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Public Works and Government Services Canada is soliciting a five‑year supply arrangement to provide electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and associated data services to federal users in Canada, excluding locations within the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. The procurement, identified as RFSA E60HN‑21EVSE/B, covers four distinct product groups: Level 2 networked EVSE (Group 1), Level 1 and 2 non‑networked EVSE (Group 2), direct current (DC) fast‑charging networked EVSE (Group 3), and DC fast‑charging non‑networked EVSE (Group 4). Each group is supported by specific technical specifications and mandatory performance criteria that suppliers must meet, including connector standards (SAE J1772 for Level 2, CHAdeMO and CCS for DC), voltage and current ranges, minimum output power, bilingual interfaces, and certification by an accredited Canadian standards organization such as CSA, cUL, or cETL.
Suppliers submit an arrangement for one or more groups, and each arrangement is evaluated quarterly against the lowest‑price criterion. The RFSA includes provisions for pre‑qualification, bid solicitation through Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS), and the capability for suppliers to add new models during the five‑year period. Data transmission requirements for all networked EVSE mandate the use of Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) version 2.0.1 or later, with automatic cellular reporting, optional Ethernet or Wi‑Fi connectivity, and local storage of at least one month of data during network outages. All equipment must operate within a temperature range of ‑30 °C to +40 °C and provide user access controls such as keypads or key cards. All arrangements must comply with applicable trade agreements, including CETA, CPTPP, CFTA, and WTO-AGP, and must address comprehensive land claim agreements across Canada.
All networked EVSE must be capable of automatic data transmission via OCPP 2.0.1 or later.
Description
Tendering Procedures: All interested suppliers may submit a bid
Competitive Procurement Strategy: Lowest/Lower Bid
Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement: No
Nature of Requirements:
ELECTRIC VEHICLE SUPPLY EQUIPMENT
E60HN-21EVSE/B
Veronica Vallejo
Telephone: (613) 297-3978
Email: veronica.vallejo@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca
Revision 004
This revision is raised to modify the RFSA.
Revision 003
This revision is raised to modify the RFSA.
Revision 002
This revision is raised to modify the RFSA and to publish questions and answers.
Revision 001
This revision is raised to publish the presentation for the Suppliers' Conference held on October 28, 2021.
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Given that many people are currently working from home and in an effort to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) within communities, bidders are highly encouraged to transmit their arrangement electronically using the epost Connect service.
The Government of Canada is seeking to establish Supply Arrangements (SAs) for the provision of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) including data services within the following groups:
- Group 1: Level 2 Networked EVSE in accordance with the attached Specifications.
- Group 2: Level 1 and Level 2 Non-Networked EVSE in accordance with the attached Specifications.
- Group 3: Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Networked EVSE in accordance with the attached Specifications.
- Group 4: Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging Non-networked EVSE in accordance with the attached Specifications.
Suppliers may submit an arrangement for one or more Groups. SAs will be issued for each group.
The Request for Supply Arrangements (RFSA) is to establish Supply Arrangements for the delivery of the requirement detailed in the RFSA, to the identified users across Canada, including areas subject to Comprehensive Land Claims Agreements (CLCAs), but excluding locations within the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
A supply arrangement is a method of supply used by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to procure goods and services. A supply arrangement is an arrangement between Canada and pre-qualified suppliers that allows identified users to solicit bids from a pool of pre-qualified suppliers for specific requirements within the scope of a supply arrangement. A supply arrangement is not a contract for the provision of the goods and services described in it and neither party is legally bound as a result of signing a supply arrangement alone. The intent of a supply arrangement is to establish a framework to permit expeditious processing of individual bid solicitations which result in legally binding contracts for the goods and services described in those bid solicitations.
All arrangements submitted under this RFSA will be evaluated by Canada. An arrangement must comply with the requirements of the RFSA and meet all mandatory technical criteria to be declared responsive. All responsive arrangements will be recommended for issuance of a supply arrangement. Only suppliers who have been pre-qualified and have been awarded an SA will be allowed to submit bids for individual Request for Proposals(RFPs).
The period of the RFSA will be for five (5) years from the date of issuance.
Suppliers will have an on-going opportunity for qualification. A continuous Notice will remain on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) to allow new Suppliers to become qualified. Existing qualified Suppliers, who have been issued a supply arrangement, will not be required to submit a new arrangement. The existing qualified Suppliers will have an on-going opportunity during the SA to qualify new products.
Delivery Date: Above-mentioned
The Crown retains the right to negotiate with suppliers on any procurement.
Documents may be submitted in either official language of Canada.
Solicitation Number: E60HN-21EVSE/B
Procurement Category: GD
Regions Of Delivery: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario (except NCR), Prince Edward Island, Quebec (except NCR), Saskatchewan, Yukon
Selection criteria: Lowest Price
GSIN code: N6120 Transformers: Distribution and Power Station