EOI Provision, Installation & Operation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Infrastructure

Overview Banyule City Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified charge point operators (CPOs) interested in installing, operating and maintaining public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at Council-owned sites across the municipality. Purpose This EOI is intended to help Council understand the market's interest, capabilities and proposed solutions before determining the next steps in the procurement process. Scope The scope includes: Installation, operation and maintenance of public EV charging infrastructure at Council-owned sites Respondents may nominate one or more of the eight sites identified by Council Respondents may also propose alternative sites within Banyule for Council's consideration Contract Terms and Conditions Council's preferred approach is to facilitate the commercial rollout of public EV charging infrastructure through an agreement with successful respondents. Under the proposed arrangement: Successful respondents will be responsible for funding, installing, operating and maintaining the charging infrastructure for the agreed term Successful respondents will pay Council an annual fee for each approved site, in accordance with the final agreement Contractor Requirements Respondents must be suitably qualified charge point operators (CPOs) Proposals must demonstrate technical capability, commercial viability, reliable service delivery and accessible public charging for the community Information Requested Respondents are invited to outline: Proposed sites Charging solutions Commercial offer Delivery approach Ongoing operating arrangements