Battery-Electric Bus Charging Infrastructure Expansion

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking qualifications for expansion of its battery-electric bus charging infrastructure, including additional Level 3 charging capacity for the Buff Bus fleet.

University of Colorado > University of Colorado Boulder


General
Open
Notice No. 26-47
Sep 23, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 20, 2026 10:45 PM
1 year
Request for Quote/Qualifications (RFQ)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
nicole.arena@colorado.edu
+13032651271
Submission Instructions
Online
Description

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking qualifications for a project to expand electric bus charging infrastructure supporting the transition of the Buff Bus fleet from diesel to battery-electric buses. The existing site south of Marine Street has eight Level 3 charging ports—four ChargePoint ports and four ABB ports—and the solicitation concerns expansion of this charging capability. The opportunity is identified as RFQ Notice No. 26-47 and requires an electronic submission consisting of an RFQ Submittal and an Attestation Form. The provided state agreement materials indicate that the work involves professional architectural and engineering services, including design development, construction documents, bidding-phase support, construction administration, site visits, and related project closeout services. Applicable requirements include Colorado licensing or registration, design standards, insurance, and compliance with Buy Clean Colorado requirements where applicable.

Classification Codes
NAICS238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors
PSCY239Construction of EPG Facilities - Other, Including Transmission
Smart Codes
electric vehicle chargerselectrical infrastructure expansionbus charging systems
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 20, 2026-Publication Date
Sep 15, 2026-Prebid Conference (required)
Zoom Meeting ID: 998 0498 4005
Sep 17, 2026-Question Acceptance Deadline
Sep 23, 2026-Closing Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employers' Liability — $100,000.00
  • Professional Liability — $2,000,000.00
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Example - State Form.pdfAug 20, 2026 12:11 AM
Example - State Form.pdfAug 20, 2026 12:12 AM
Example - State Form.pdfAug 20, 2026 12:11 AM
RFQ Notice No. 26-47.pdfAug 20, 2026 09:38 PM
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