Electric Vehicle Network Management Solutions and Services

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To eliminate the risk of bidder disqualification based on failure to re-submit in response to an Amendment, as required by the new BC Bid rules, BC Hydro has changed its practice as of November 24, 2022, such that all changes to BC Hydro (including Q&As and Addenda) are now treated as “Addenda” (and not “Amendments”) within the BC Bid rules and, as such, no longer require re-submission by the bidder of any already made submission. Please see Addenda instructions for further information.

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Analyst name: Edward Ho
Analyst email address: Edward.Ho@bchydro.com

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*** Opportunity Details ***

BC Hydro is seeking Proposals for Electric Vehicle Network Management Solutions and Services from experienced electric vehicle service provider(s). Proponents are invited to submit proposals for any one, two, or all three of the followiing service categories:  Service Category 1 - EV Network Solution; Service Category 2 - Customer call services; and Service Category 3 - RFID card fulfillment services.  Signing of non-disclosure agreement("NDA") is required before RFP documents can be released.  Interested Proponents must have BCeID, and be registered with BC Bid in order to be given access to the RFP documents after NDA is executed.  This RFP contains mandatory conditions that will need to be reviewed and responded to (if applicable to your service category selection).  The contract is for an initial term of 5 years, plus an option to extend for up to another 5 years in a single or multiple extensions.

The Contract is expected to be for an initial term of five (5) years, which may be extended at BC Hydro’s discretion for up to five (5) years through one or more contract extensions, for a potential total term of ten (10) years.

This procurement may involve negotiation.

This opportunity is subject to Chapter 5 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement.
All responses should be in English.