Mesa moving ahead with plans to improve EV charging citywide
Posted 11/5/24
The city of Mesa has released a request for proposal to make the city’s electric vehicle charging network more accessible and convenient for all its residents.
The project aims to add at …
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Mesa moving ahead with plans to improve EV charging citywide
City of Mesa
A charging station at Mesa Arts Center.
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The city of Mesa has released a request for proposal to make the city’s electric vehicle charging network more accessible and convenient for all its residents.
The project aims to add at least 48 new vehicle charging ports with a total budget of $14,873,215, which includes a required 20% non-reimbursable local match of $2,974,644. The RFP responds to a $11.8 million award through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Laws Charging and Fueling Discretionary Grant Program, according to a release.
Today, there are at least 49 public EV charging stations with 118 ports in Mesa, serving more than 3,200 city residents who drive electric vehicles. CFI grant funds will increase charging ports by 40% by strategically deploying additional public charging options across the city based on needs identified through Mesa’s Community Electric Vehicle Action Plan.
Mesa’s enhanced EV changing network includes:
Four neighborhood charging hubs with Level 2 and DCFC ports (16 ports at 19kW, eight ports at 50-60kW) and e-bike/e-scooter charging
Two fast charging hubs with eight DCFC ports at 150-180k
Two public fleet charging hubs with eight DCFC ports at 150-180kW and eight DCFC ports at 50-60kW
Additionally, the proposal stipulates that all charging sites must include safe 24/7 public accessibility, solar canopies for shade and power generation, and ADA accessibility features.
The due date for the proposals is Nov. 12. Go to https://vendor.mesaaz.gov/ and reference proposal No. 2025073 for details.
