4. e Attachment to Email from Mary Hooley MnPCA RFP
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Minnesota Diesel Replacement Program
Volkswagen NOX Mitigation Settlement Phase 2
Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations
Request for Proposals (RFP)
FY 2023
The RFP assists applicants in applying for and managing state grants. This document describes the Level 2 EV
Charging Station grant round. It includes information that will help applicants plan their EV charging station
project and submit a competitive proposal. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on
February 28, 2023.
The applicant should check the SWIFT Supplier Portal and MPCA VW webpage for the most recent updates on
this competitive grant, including questions and answers, and addendums.
Contents
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................................................2
2. Funding ..............................................................................................................................................................2
3. Eligible and ineligible applicants ........................................................................................................................3
4. Proposal Content ...............................................................................................................................................3
5. Eligible and ineligible costs ................................................................................................................................6
6. Proposal review process ....................................................................................................................................7
7. Grantee responsibilities .....................................................................................................................................8
8. Proposal instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Appendix 1: Scoring Criteria .................................................................................................................................... 12
Grant application part 1 and 2, a sample grant agreement and a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document can
be found at: SWIFT Supplier Portal.
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1. Overview
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests proposals from qualified proposers to install Level 2
EV charging stations in public places, multi-unit dwellings or workplaces for use in Minnesota. The Level 2
charging stations must provide 6.6kW to 19.2kW of power for drivers to charge their electric vehicle (EV).
The purpose of this program is to increase use of EVs in place of gas-powered cars to reduce tailpipe emissions
including greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The intent is to support a healthy environment for all
Minnesotans and achieve significant emissions reductions across the state, including communities most
impacted by vehicle pollution. It will contribute toward fulfilling program goals as described in the Minnesota
Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan.
2. Funding
The funding available for this program is approximately $664,000 to install approximately eighty-eight (88) Level
2 charging stations. The maximum amount available is $7,500 for single port station and $15,000 per dual port
station installation. The maximum award per application is $150,000. Projects must include a minimum of two
charging station units. The charging stations do not have to be in the same location, although, each location
must have a minimum of two charging ports.
Match requirements
For stations in public places, proposers are required to provide a 20% cash match of eligible expenses regardless
of whether the charging stations are located on government owned property or non-government owned
property.
For stations for private use at workplaces or multi-unit dwellings, proposers are required to provide a 40% cash
match of eligible expenses.
Eligible sources of a cash match include, but are not limited to, cash, loans, other grants, or capital assets
dedicated to the project.
Payment schedule
Grant funding for eligible costs will be reimbursed upon completion of the approved project. The grantee must
submit paid in full invoices and must include photographs of the installed station, a copy of the certification of
the equipment as described in the Equipment Requirements section, receipts for equipment, supplies and
contractor hours. All project work must be completed within two years from the date the contract is signed.
All stations must be registered with PlugShare (https://www.plugshare.com) and on the Department of Energy’s
Alternative Fuels Data Center website (https://afdc.energy.gov/stations/#/find/nearest).
Reporting
The MPCA may request quarterly data reporting after installation. This includes and is not limited to, the
number of charging sessions, average kilo-watt hours used per charging session, maximum instantaneous peak
power, and charging duration. Such information helps the program better understand the demand for charging
and usage trends.
Priorities
A. It is the policy of the State of Minnesota to ensure fairness, precision, equity, and consistency in
competitive grant awards. This includes implementing diversity and inclusion in grant making.
The Policy on Rating Criteria for Competitive Grant Review establishes the expectation that
grant programs intentionally identify how the grant serves diverse populations, especially
populations experiencing inequities and/or disparities. This grant prioritizes communities with
higher concentrations of low-income residents and people of color, including tribal
communities. (see map)
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3. Eligible and ineligible applicants
Eligible applicants
For-profit businesses
Nonprofit organizations
Multi-unit dwellings with a minimum of 8 units
Public entities including state, tribes, counties, municipalities, schools, and higher education institutions
While multi-organizational collaboration is allowed, no single entity may be part of multiple proposals. Projects
from several entities can be coordinated by a project manager; however, the additional administrative
compensation cannot be covered by the grant.
Ineligible applicants
Entities or individuals that are currently suspended or debarred by the State of Minnesota and/or the
federal government are ineligible proposers.
The MPCA may also deem an applicant ineligible because of, but not limited to, enforcement issues,
labor standards issues, tax status or other such issues.
State agency employees.
4. Proposal content
The charging stations located at places available to the public must be accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a
week for no less than 350 days per year at either Government Owned Property or Non-Government Owned
Property sites. Examples of locations available to the public include local (municipality, township, county) and
tribal government facilities, K-12 schools, higher education institution parking facilities, grocery, and retail
stores. Potential workplace sites are at businesses for employee and fleet use. The intent of the program is to
provide charging services to EV drivers who will likely park at the station for 30 minutes or longer.
Proposals must address the following charging station equipment and installation requirements on the
application. This grant cannot be used to fund the purchase, rent, or lease of real estate.
1. Locations: Host site name(s) and address(es). Please note, four percent (and no less than 1) or 1 in every 25
EV charging spaces must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. If this charging
station is the first in the parking lot, then it must be ADA compliant. See ADA installation guidelines on page
5.
2. Equipment Requirements: Describe the proposed charging stations, installation, and
activation/commissioning. These must meet Equipment Requirements below.
a. The Level 2 charging stations must offer one or two SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J-1772
connectors to charge EVs, referred to as “single port or dual port”. Charging stations must be powered
by 240-volt alternating current, the station must provide a charge of at least 6.6 kilowatts (kW) of
power. Commercial sites with existing 208-volt systems will be allowed and will not be required to
upgrade to 240 volts.
b. Each station location must have a minimum of two, standalone chargers either wall mounted or on
pedestals. For purposes of this grant program, a standalone charger is one whose availability,
connectivity or performance is not impacted by issues being experienced by another charger at the
location.
c. Charging Capacity: Chargers greater than 6.6kW: 6.6kW is the minimum charger rated output. Additional
points are awarded to chargers with a 7.2k or greater output. See scoring sheet. The charger purchased
and installed must match the capacity for which the applicant was scored, or the grantee will be
disqualified.
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d. Networking/Smart Charger: Each charging station must be networked. Connecting a charging station to
a communications network can allow for collection of usage data and electronic payment from station
users. This option also allows optimizing use of renewable sources of electricity when production is high
or for electricity load balancing.
e. Warranty: The Level 2 charging station units must be covered by a 5-year warranty. Charging stations
must be in operation for no less than five continuous years.
f. Service requirements: All stations must continually operate (24 hours a day) be in full-working order to
the extent possible.
All charging station equipment must meet the following minimum requirements for safety testing by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). The equipment must be listed and labeled as required by Minnesota Administrative Rule
3801.3620, the National Electrical Code (NEC) section 625.5 and be Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
compliant.
Level 2 EV charging stations shall be certified to one of the following options:
a. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) UL 2594 (Standard for EV Supply Equipment).
b. IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 61851-23, IEC 62196, and IEC 61000 Electric Motor Cars
(EMC) standards. These charging stations must be certified (listed and labeled) with Edison Testing
Laboratories (ETL).
c. An equivalent Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certification. Provide a copy of equipment
specifications.
Equipment physical appearance and design:
a. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Enclosure: The EVSE enclosure must be constructed for use
outdoors in accordance with UL 50E Standard for Safety for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment,
Environmental Considerations, Type 3R exterior enclosure or equivalent.
b. Environmental: The EVSE must be capable of operating without any decrease in performance over an
ambient temperature range of minus 22 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of up to
95%.
c. Cord Management System: The EVSE must incorporate a cord management system or method to
eliminate potential for cable entanglement, user injury, or connector damage from lying on the ground.
Optional elements
a. Renewable Energy: Powering the charging stations with electricity generated from renewable sources
will contribute toward the State’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas and other air pollutant emissions.
This option can be met by signing up for a utility wind or solar program, or community solar program or
the installation of a solar array in proximity to the charging stations. If a utility renewable energy
program does not exist where the charging station is installed, wind or solar renewable energy
certificates (RECs) can be purchased online.
b. Solar Array Option: Points awarded if in addition to a utility renewable program, the site has a new or
existing solar array connected to the grid or charger that produces a minimum of 20 percent of charger
power output. If final site plan does not match the application for size of solar array for which the
applicant was scored, the grantee will be disqualified.
Once the agreements are fully executed, grantees must submit a plan for MPCA review and approval prior to
station installation describing how the following requirements will be met:
a. Map of station location with the following details:
Parking spaces: Minimum two dedicated parking spaces.
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Bollards: placement of 3 feet to 4 feet high bollards to protect the station equipment from
accidental impact (if pedestal mounted charging station).
Electrical service box placement (Note: Locating electric service box as close as possible to the
parking space is recommended).
b. Plans must identify any spaces that will be accessible under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and must
follow ADA Table guidelines below. If this is the first EV charging station in the parking facility, it must be ADA
compliant.
Number of spaces
4% (e.g., 1 in 25 spaces) but no less than one of electric vehicle (EV)
charging spaces, in any given parking facility, must be accessible
compliant. These spaces are accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging
spaces, not ADA parking spaces.
Parking stall 11 feet minimum wide by 18 feet minimum long.
Maneuvering clearance
width
Minimum 36 inches wide, hash-marked, at the top of the parking
space between the charging station and the vehicle.
Accessible route slope/
cross slope
Accessible Route Slope and Cross Slope Maximum 1:20 (5 percent)
running slope and 1:48 (2%) cross slope; Accessible vehicle spaces
1:48 (2%) in all directions.
Accessible ramps A ramp or curb-cut must be accessible in order to establish an
accessible route to and operation of charging station.
Side access aisle
Side access aisle of 60 inches minimum in width to allow space for
wheelchair and equipment in and out of space. (When paired with an
11-foot wide accessible parking stall this is both van and car
accessible).
Reach range The front and side of the EVSE must have 48 inches of space to allow
reach to all operable parts from a wheelchair.
Accessible controls Operable with one hand and not requiring tight grasping, pinching,
twisting of the wrist or force more than 5 pounds.
Cord Length / Cord
Management system
Cord Length must be a minimum of 20 feet long. The EVSE must
incorporate a cord management system or method to eliminate
potential for cable entanglement, user injury or connector damage from
lying on the ground.
Posted signage
“Accessible EV Charging Station” signs shall be centered at the head
end of the parking space a maximum of 96 inches from the head of
the spaces and be mounted 60 inches minimum and 66 inches
maximum from the floor of the space. “Electric Vehicles only”
stenciled graphics are required on each of the parking pad.
Facility Accessibility
Must be connected by a minimum of 48-inch-wide accessible route in
proximity (not necessarily adjacent) to the entrance of the building. If
station is for multiple buildings, access must be to the nearest
accessible walkway. Mobility hubs and gas stations where the sole
function is to fuel the vehicle, stand-alone parking lots and stand-
alone parking structures do not need to have an accessible route.
Where compliance with the requirements of these guidelines is technically infeasible due to existing site constraints, installation of EV charging
spaces shall provide accessibility to the maximum extent technically feasible.
c. Posted Signage: “Charging station Electric Vehicles Only” signs shall be centered at the head end of the
parking space a maximum of 96 inches from the head of the spaces and be mounted 60 inches minimum
and 66 inches maximum from the floor of the space. “Electric Vehicles only” stenciled graphics are
required on each of the parking pads.
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d. Bollards: Install bollards that are 3-feet to 4-feet in height to protect the station equipment from
accidental impact (if stand-alone charging station).
e. Payment options/card readers: If the stations require payment, they must be Payment Card Industry
compliant to allow direct use of a credit or debit card at the station itself. Stations may also offer
additional payment methods including subscription methods, smart cards, or smart phone applications.
f. Other considerations: Ensure that bollards, wheel stops, and curbs do not obstruct the approach and use
of charging station.
g. Renewable energy:
If choosing to use renewable energy, a signed copy of the agreement with local utility documenting
the percent of renewable energy purchased for each station or other documentation agreed upon
with the MPCA. Grantee will include details of plans.
If site has a solar array applicant must include the percentage of energy (based on maximum charger
output) that the solar array would generate.
5. Eligible and ineligible costs
Eligible costs
Eligible costs are those directly incurred through the charging station installation and activation. Only eligible
costs will be reimbursed and count toward grantee match.
New Level 2 charging station units and associated equipment
New conduit, required signage, bollards, cable/wiring, electrical service box disconnects
Concrete or asphalt addition or replacement
Paint striping and stenciling of the charging station parking spaces
EV parking only signs and installation
Permit costs
Charging station installation labor (electrical, trenching)
Warranties and maintenance costs for charging equipment (for 5 years)
Activation and configuration of charging station
Ineligible costs
Ineligible costs include costs that are not directly related to the project. In addition, the following costs, even if
they are directly related to the project, are ineligible.
Direct current (DC) fast charging stations
Purchase, rent, or lease of real estate
Leased equipment
Used, refurbished, or remanufactured equipment
Upgrades to or replacement of existing EVSE equipment
Capital costs such as construction of buildings, parking facilities, etc.
General annual maintenance
Telecommunication network charges/monthly fees
Any expenses incurred before the grant agreement is fully executed including applicant’s expense for
preparing the eligibility and cost proposals
Debts, late payment fees, finance charges or contingency funds, interest, and investment management
fees
Attorney fees
Grant Contractor fees
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Attorney fees and any administrative costs
Lobbying, lobbyists, and political contributions
Mark-up on purchases and/or subcontracts
Taxes, except sales tax on eligible equipment and expenses
Permit fees and activities addressing permit issues
Activities addressing enforcement actions that involve a financial penalty.
Memberships (including subscriptions and dues)
Food, refreshments, entertainment, gifts, prizes, and decorations
Merit awards and bonuses, donations, and fundraising. Computer(s), tablets, and software, unless
unique to the project and specifically approved by the MPCA as a direct expense
Purchase or rental of mobile communication devices such as cell phones, unless unique to the project
and specifically approved by the MPCA as a direct expense
Paper studies, research projects or surveys including feasibility studies or surveys to determine interest
in the installation of electric vehicle charging stations
Proposals for any type of vehicle demonstration or demonstrations of existing technologies for public
outreach/education
6. Proposal review process
Proposals received by the grant deadline will be reviewed by MPCA staff using a two-phase process. Late
proposals will not be considered for review.
Phase 1: Eligibility review
The MPCA will determine if eligibility requirements are met. Any proposal found to be ineligible will be
eliminated from further evaluation. Minimum Requirements:
Application received on time. Submission must include both the Word document and Excel
spreadsheet.
Applicant is eligible.
Project is eligible.
Phase 2: Proposal scoring
Only proposals meeting the eligibility criteria under Phase 1 will be considered for scoring in Phase 2. Reviewers
will evaluate proposals per location of charging project using the weighted criteria listed in Appendix 1.
No activity or comments from proposers regarding this RFP shall be discussed with any of the reviewers during
the evaluation of the proposals. However, the MPCA may request clarification of submitted information from
proposers. The clarifications must be made in writing. The MPCA will only accept written responses for
evaluation purposes. The response to the request for clarification may be considered along with the original
proposal for proposal scoring.
In addition to the ability to partially award projects, the MPCA reserves the right to refrain from awarding any
grants.
At its discretion, the MPCA may perform an appropriate cost and pricing check of a proposal. The proposer’s
past performance as an MPCA grantee will be considered when evaluating a grant proposal.
In the event of tie scores, the process can be found in the Methodologies document.
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Financial review
Before awarding any grant over $25,000 to any nonprofit organization, the MPCA will assess the most recent
financial statement from the applicant and resolve any items of significant concern prior to making a funding
decision.
Notification
All proposers will be notified by MPCA staff within approximately 60 days of proposal due date. Proposals
selected for funding will be contacted concerning the next steps in the award process, including execution of the
appropriate agreements.
7. Grantee responsibilities
Grant awardees are required to be a registered vendor in SWIFT and will sign the grant agreement using
DocuSign. To register, go to the Supplier Portal webpage SWIFT and click on the Vendor Registration Link.
Grant agreement
Each awardee must formally enter into a grant agreement. The agreement will address the conditions of the
award, including implementation of the project. Once the agreement is signed, the recipient is expected to read
and comply with all conditions of the agreement.
A sample State of Minnesota Grant Agreement can be found on the SWIFT Supplier Portal for your reference.
Much of the language reflected in the agreement is required by statute.
Grant monitoring
Minn. Stat. §16B.97 and Policy on Grant Monitoring require the following:
One monitoring visit during the grant period on all state grants of $50,000 and higher.
Annual monitoring visits during the grant period on all grants of $250,000 and higher.
Conducting a financial reconciliation of grantee’s expenditures at least once during the grant period on grants of
$50,000 and higher. For this purpose, the grantee must make expense receipts, employee timesheets, invoices,
and any other supporting documents available upon request by the State.
The monitoring schedule will be determined on a later date.
Public data
Proposals are private or nonpublic until opened. Once the proposals are opened, the name and address of the
proposer and the amount requested is public. All other data in the proposal is private or nonpublic data until all
agreements are fully executed. After MPCA has fully executed all agreements, all remaining data in the proposal
is public with the exception of trade secret data as defined and classified in Minn. Stat. §13.37. A statement by a
grantee that the proposal is copyrighted or otherwise protected does not prevent public access to the proposal
(Minn. Stat. §13.599, subd. 3).
Conflict of interest
Minnesota state agencies must work to deliberately avoid actual, potential, and perceived conflicts of interest at
the individual and organizational levels. Please refer to the State of Minnesota, Office of Grants Management for
information on any potential, actual, or perceived conflicts of interest:
https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/policies-statutes-forms/.
Grantee bidding requirements
For NGOs (non-governmental organizations):
Any grant-funded services and/or materials that are expected to cost:
$100,000 or more must undergo a formal notice and bidding process.
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Between $25,000 and $99,999 must be competitively awarded based on a minimum of three (3) verbal
quotes or bids.
Between $10,000 and $24,999 must be competitively awarded based on a minimum of two (2) verbal
quotes or bids or awarded to a targeted vendor.
For grant-funded projects that include construction work of projects which the total project cost is $25,000 or
more, prevailing wage rules apply, per Minn. Stat. §§177.41 through 177.44. The bid request must state the
project is subject to prevailing wage. These rules require that the wages of laborers and workers should be
comparable to wages paid for similar work in the community as a whole. A prevailing wage form should
accompany these bid submittals.
The grantee must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that targeted vendors from businesses with
active certifications through these entities are used when possible:
State Department of Administration's Certified Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged and
Veteran-Owned Vendor List
Metropolitan Council’s Targeted Vendor list: Minnesota Unified Certification Program
Small Business Certification Program through Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and City of St. Paul:
Central Certification Program
The grantee must maintain:
Written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees
engaged in the selection, award, and administration of contracts.
Support documentation of the purchasing and/or bidding process utilized to contract services in their
financial records, including support documentation justifying a single/sole source bid, if applicable.
The grantee must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred in MN:
http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/debarredreport.asp
For Municipalities:
Grantees that are municipalities must follow:
The contracting and bidding requirements in the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law as defined in
Minn. Stat. §471.345
The requirements of prevailing wage for grant-funded projects that include construction work of projects which
the total project cost is of $25,000 or more, per Minn. Stat. §§177.41 through 177.44 The bid request must state
the project is subject to prevailing wage. These rules require that the wages of laborers and workers should be
comparable to wages paid for similar work in the community as a whole. A prevailing wage form should
accompany these bid submittals.
The grantee must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred in MN:
http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/debarredreport.asp
Audits
Per Minn. Stat. §16B.98 Subdivision 8, the grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and
practices of the grantee or other party that are relevant to the grant or transaction are subject to examination
by the granting agency and either the legislative auditor or the state auditor, as appropriate. This requirement
will last for a minimum of six years from the grant agreement end date, receipt, and approval of all final reports,
or the required period of time to satisfy all state and program retention requirements, whichever is later.
Affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements for all Grantees:
A. The grantee agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status in regard to public assistance,
membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age in regard to any
position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Minn. Stat. §363A.02. The
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grantee agrees to take affirmative steps to employ, advance in employment, upgrade, train, and recruit
minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities.
B. The grantee must not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for
employment is qualified. The grantee agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in
employment, and otherwise treat qualified disabled persons without discrimination based upon their
physical or mental disability in all employment practices such as the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Minnesota Rules, part 5000.3500.
The grantee agrees to comply with the rules and relevant orders of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights
issued pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Voter registration requirement
The grantee will comply with Minn. Stat. §201.162 by providing voter registration services for its employees and
for the public served by the grantee.
8. Application submission instructions
Applications must be received electronically by the MPCA no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on February 28,
2023. Application submissions received after the deadline will not be considered eligible.
Applications will be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. Note: The RFP is termed an “Event”
within SWIFT. MPCA is not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues.
Applicants do not need to log in to view the RFP and associated documents in the SWIFT system. To
be eligible, you must submit the following:
Grant Application - Part 1 (Microsoft Word document)
Grant Application - Part 2 (Microsoft Excel spreadsheet)
Applicants interested in applying will need to register as a bidder in the system by clicking on the
SWIFT Supplier Portal, then Register for an Account and Register as a Bidder. If an applicant is already
registered in the SWIFT system as a Supplier (previously known as a vendor), then the applicant does
not need to register as a bidder. The applicant will need their Supplier ID.
Questions regarding application submission can be directed to the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-
8100, option 1 or by clicking on Supplier Portal Help within the SWIFT Supplier Portal.
If multiple replacements are being requested, all projects must be included in one application using the
application forms provided.
Applications submitted via any other method, including but not limited to fax, email, mail, and in-person
deliveries, will not be accepted.
9. Questions and answers
MPCA is obligated to be transparent in all aspects of its grant work. To meet its obligation, all questions must be
submitted in the same manner (email). Answers to submitted questions are only provided via the SWIFT
Supplier Portal. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check the SWIFT Supplier Portal and MPCA website for the
most recent updates.
Applicants who have any questions regarding this RFP must email questions to
grants.pca@state.mn.us, subject line: “FY23 EV Charging”, no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on
February 8, 2023. Answers to questions will be posted frequently on the SWIFT Supplier Portal.
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MPCA personnel not listed are not authorized to discuss this RFP with applicants outside of the question and
answer forum. Contact regarding this RFP with any MPCA personnel may result in disqualification.
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Appendix 1: Scoring criteria
A 100-point scale will be used to evaluate eligible proposals. Scores will be used to develop final
recommendations. Each station will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria:
Cost effectiveness: (publicly accessible, not publicly accessible, and multi-unit dwellings will be
ranked separately)
Top 20%: 25 points
Next 20%: 20 points
Next 20%: 15 points
Next 20%: 10 points
Next 20%: 5 points
25 points
Charger charging capacity (15 points max)
6.6 -7.1 kW 2 points
7.2-8.2 kW 7 points
8.3-9.6 kW 10 points
9.7-11.4 kW 13 points
11.5 kW and greater 15 points 15 points
Renewable Energy: 100% of electricity comes from renewable sources (wind or solar) through a
utility program 5 points
On-site solar array: solar array is built on-site (include output 20% or higher of the
capacity of the charger) 10 points
Environmental justice and vulnerable population benefits: (10 points max)
B. Emissions reduced in areas of concern for environmental justice: up to 7 points.
Points will be assigned based on the address where the Level 2 charging equipment is
installed. (see map)
C. Vulnerable population benefits: up to 3 points. Points will be assigned based on written
answers to the vulnerable population questions on Part 1 of the application. 10 points
Operation in areas of higher vulnerability to negative health outcomes related to air pollution (10
points max). Points awarded based on the zip code and county of the Level 2 charging equipment. 10 points
Operation in areas of higher pollution (10 points max). Points awarded based on the zip code and
county of the Level 2 charging equipment. 10 points
Charging station is 5 miles or greater distance away from another public Level 2 charging station
according to Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center list found here.
(0 – 4.99 miles = zero points) (5 miles- 9.99 miles = 5 points) (10 miles and greater = 10 points) 10 points
Targeted Group and Economically Disadvantaged Business and Individuals and Veteran-
owned Small Businesses: 5 points
Eligible businesses must be currently certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement
(OEP) prior to the solicitation opening date and time. For information regarding
certification, contact OEP at 651-201-2402 or procurement.equity@state.mn.us 5 points