Mesa energy project aims to add at least 48 new vehicle charging ports
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
Mesa has released a much-anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) to make the city’s electric vehicle (EV) 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 (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program, according to city officials.
Today, there are at least 49 public EV charging stations with 118 ports in Mesa, serving over 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 Mesas Community Electric Vehicle Action Plan.
Mesas enhanced EV changing network includes:
- Four neighborhood charging hubs with level 2 and DCFC ports (16 ports at 19kW, 8 ports at 50-60kW) and e-bike/e-scooter charging;
- Two fast charging hubs with 8 DCFC ports at 150-180k; and
- Two public fleet charging hubs with 8 DCFC ports at 150-180kW and 8 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, city officials tell the Arizona Digital Free Press.
The due date for the proposals is 3 p.m. on Nov. 12. Those with questions can attend a virtual pre-proposal conference on Oct. 22. Visit https://vendor.mesaaz.gov/ and reference proposal #2025073 for details.
