Charge Ready NY 2.0 Equipment and Network Qualification Process

Description of goods to services to be bid:

June 3, 2024 Revision:

The following changes have been made to the RFQL 5312 Document:
1. Under Section II, Program Requirements, added the following requirements for eligible charging equipment:
a. Minimum dedicated circuit power rating of 30A or higher
b. Added examples of acceptable payment methods
c. Removed white-labeled models unless previously approved
2. Clarification of rights and usage of charging data

The following Charge Ready 2.0 Documents have been revised:
• RFQL 5312 Attachment A
• RFQL 5312 Attachment B
• RFQL 5312 Attachment C

Revision Dated 6-30-23:

The following changes have been made to RFQL-5312: Charge Ready NY 2.0 Equipment and Network Qualification Process
• On page 2, the ISO-15118 Hardware Ready requirement has been extended until March 31, 2024.
• On page 3, clarification has been made for use of a kiosk for payment with charging equipment that does not have a display screen.
• On page 3, clarification has been added that original equipment manufacturers (OEM) must submit proposals on their own behalf.
• On page 3, clarification has been added for vendors who white-label charging stations manufactured by a third party.
• On page 4, “Charging start date” and “Charging start time” have been added to the Energy use report data requirements.
• On page 4, clarification has been added that charging station data will be the joint property of NYSERDA and the network provider.
• In Attachment D: Equipment-Network Provider Terms and Conditions form, clarification has been added that charging station data will be the joint property of NYSERDA and the network provider.

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is issuing this RFQL solicitation to establish a list of eligible Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and networks that will be eligible for incentives under the upcoming Charge Ready NY 2.0 Program (Program).  Under the Program, interested site owners will be able to receive incentives for the installation of eligible charging equipment. Charging station vendors will submit applications to determine eligibility of one or more models of charging equipment. Charging network operators will submit applications to have information about their network, and which charging equipment it is compatible with, listed as part of program materials. Information about approved equipment models and network solutions will be listed on the NYSERDA webpage for prospective charging station owners to view.  

If changes are made to this solicitation notification will be posted on NYSERDA’s website at:
www.nyserda.ny.gov/funding-opportunities

Eligibility/Qualifications Requirements/Preferences:

Manufacturer's of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and network solutions that meet the Program requirements described in the RFQL