ALL QUALIFIED BIDDERS:

Sealed Bids, addressed to the Procurement & Contracts Manager of the City of Tamarac, Broward County, Florida, will be received electronically via the City’s encrypted procurement management system, Bids&Tenders^TM until 3:00 PM local time, Tuesday, November 17 , 2026

27-04B

EV CHARGING STATION INFRASTRUCTURE- DC FAST CHARGING STATIONS

The City of Tamarac hereby issues this Invitation to Bid (ITB), requesting Bids from qualified Contractors for the Turnkey installation of Level 3 DC Fast Charging EV Stations. The project encompasses two locations within the City of Tamarac: Caporella Aquatic Center (Exhibit A) & Caporella Park Overflow Parking Lot (Exhibit B). The scope of work shall include, but is not limited to, the installation of EV charging stations capable of charging two (2) electric vehicles simultaneously at each site. Additionally, the work includes the preparation of EV parking stalls, complete site restoration, and the provision of all associated appurtenances required to fulfill the Contract in accordance with the Contract Documents.

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, supplies, manufactured articles, furnishing all transportation and services, including fuel, power, water, essential communications, etc., as necessary to complete the project, as indicated in the Special Conditions, Special Provisions, Project Design Plans, Technical Specifications and Bid No. 27-04B as may be included in documents herein, along with all engineering, shop drawings, and other documentation necessary to obtain all applicable permits and all bonds, securities, licenses and insurance to complete the project as specified herein and within the Project Design Plans. All proposed improvements shall be completed in accordance with the project bid documents, design plans, details, technical specifications/scope of work and all applicable federal, state, county and local regulatory requirements.  

A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2026 @ 10:00 AM Eastern Local Time via Microsoft Teams at the link shown on the cover page of the Bid Document. Please note that this meeting will be recorded and uploaded to Bids&Tenders but it is highly encouraged that all parties interested in bidding on this project should try to attend this meeting. To join: Microsoft Teams Meeting

Meeting ID: 289 324 685 756 517

Passcode: r4KW2dN3

Dial in by phone: +1 954-289-2459,,776157003#

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Phone conference ID: 776 157 003#

Sealed Bids must be received electronically via the City’s encrypted procurement management system, Bids&Tenders^TM on or before the date and time referenced above. Any Bids received after 3:00 PM on said date will not be accepted under any circumstances. Any uncertainty regarding the time a Bid is received will be resolved against the Bidder. Local Tamarac Vendors, Broward County Certified Business Entities, Minority-Owned, Woman-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Small Business Enterprises are encouraged to respond to this solicitation.

The Contractor may be required to perform on behalf of the City of Tamarac in accordance with applicable regulations contained in Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 200, as well as regulations promulgated by Federal Agencies including OMB, FEMA, FHWA and other federal agencies in conjunction with the City’s needs. 

MINORITY / WOMEN’S / LABOR SURPLUS FIRMS PARTICIPATION:    The City of Tamarac, in accordance with the requirements as stated in C.F.R. 200.321 encourages the active participation of minority businesses, women’s business enterprises and labor surplus area firms as a part of any subsequent agreement whenever possible. If subcontracts are to be let, through a prime contractor, that contractor is required to take the affirmative steps listed in items (1) through (5) below. 

(1) Placing qualified small and minority businesses and women's business enterprises on solicitation lists;

(2) Assuring that small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises are solicited whenever they are potential sources;

(3) Dividing total requirements, when economically feasible, into smaller tasks or quantities to permit maximum participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises;

(4) Establishing delivery schedules, where the requirement permits, which encourage participation by small and minority businesses, and women's business enterprises;

(5) Using the services and assistance, as appropriate, of such organizations as the Small Business Administration and the Minority Business Development Agency of the Department of Commerce. 

City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in any Bids received, to re-advertise for Bids, to award in whole or in part to one or more Bidders or take any other such actions that may be deemed to be in the best interests of the City. Bid documents may be obtained electronically ONLY at: https://Tamarac.gov/Bids

Lynn Clavette, CPPB, 

Procurement & Contract Manager