Request for Proposal (RFP)

EV Charging Station Installation – CHAMPAIGN, IL

Proposal Deadline: October 6, 2026
RFP – Universal EV Chargers
Project at a Glance
Microtel Inn by Wyndham Champaign — 1615 Rion Dr, Champaign, IL 61822

4 × Tesla V4 Superchargers

150kW per port — 600kW total station capacity

Fully Turnkey

Contractor furnishes ALL equipment & materials

5-Year Warranty

Full warranty on all equipment & installation

5-Year O&M + SLA

97% uptime minimum & quarterly maintenance

Champaign, IL

I-57 Exit 238 — I-74 interchange approx. 1.1 miles away

Federal Funding

NEVI/FHWA — BABA, Davis-Bacon & 2 CFR 200

Scope of Work

  • 4 × Tesla V4 Superchargers with NACS + CCS1 via Tesla Magic Dock — no charging-equipment substitutions
  • 1 × Tesla V4 Supercharger Power Cabinet — 625kVA, 480V AC input
  • 750kVA utility transformer & coordination with Ameren Illinois
  • 1200A main switchboard, CT/PT metering cabinet & full electrical infrastructure
  • Civil work — 4 EV stalls, ADA path/ramp, concrete foundations, grading & drainage
  • All signage, striping, bollards, emergency disconnect & site finishing
  • All permits, inspections, utility coordination & regulatory approvals

Minimum Qualifications

  • Valid Illinois Electrical Contractor & General Contractor Licenses
  • Current EVITP Installer Certification — lead electrician or superintendent
  • Minimum 2 years of DCFC installation experience
  • Minimum 3 completed DCFC projects with references
  • Ability to provide 5-year Warranty, O&M and SLA commitments
  • SAM.gov eligibility and compliance with BABA, Davis-Bacon & 2 CFR Part 200

Key Dates

RFP Issue Date September 15, 2026
Pre-Bid Site Visit Available Upon Request
Questions / RFI Deadline September 29, 2026
📆 Proposal Deadline October 6, 2026
Construction Start March 1, 2027
Substantial Completion April 30, 2027
O&M / SLA Period Start Initial Operation Date

Questions & Submissions:

Universal EV LLC

📧 proposal@universalgreengroup.com

📞 (214) 989-4173

All questions must be submitted in writing by September 29, 2026. Site visits are available upon request.

Download the Full RFP

Complete project specifications, scope of work, federal compliance requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.

Questions? proposal@universalgreengroup.com  |  Proposals valid 90 days

How to Apply
Three simple steps to submit your proposal
01

Download the RFP

Click the button above to download the full RFP document and all supporting materials

02

Review & Prepare

Review all requirements, submit questions by September 29, and prepare your proposal per Section 6

03

Submit by October 6

Email your complete proposal to proposal@universalgreengroup.com by October 6, 2026

This procurement is conducted in compliance with 2 CFR Part 200 federal procurement requirements — open to all qualified contractors.  |  NEVI Program funded by FHWA / IDOT — BABA, Davis-Bacon & 23 CFR Part 680 apply.