REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP 25-115) DESCRIPTION: The City of East St. Louis is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to design, install, operate, and maintain a public electric vehicle (EV) charging station at City Hall. This initiative supports the city's commitment to clean transportation, environmental justice, and public access to EV infrastructure. The City of East St. Louis encourages certified MBEs, WBEs, and BEPs to submit bids for service in accordance with the terms and conditions required. DATE ISSUED: August 18, 2025 MANDATORY PRE-BID MEETING Pre-Bid Date: August 29, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: 3rd Floor – City Manager's Suite, Situation Room Virtual Option: Participants may also join via Microsoft Teams. A meeting link will be provided upon request. DUE DATE: September 5, 2025, by 10:00 a.m. (Central Time) BID PACKETS: A full copy of the Bid documents can be downloaded by going to the official city website, www.cesl.us (bid opportunities) or the City Clerk's Office, Debra Hamilton-Tidwell, 1st Floor, 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62201 BID DELIVERY ADDRESS: City of East St. Louis, Office of the City Clerk, Debra Hamilton-Tidwell, 1st Floor, 301 River Park Drive, East St. Louis, IL 62201. QUESTIONS: If you have questions concerning the City's bid process, please contact: Tereyowna Martin, Director of Purchasing, via e-mail at tmartin@cesl.us The City reserves the right to reject all bids, to request additional information concerning any bid for purposes of clarification, to accept or negotiate any modification to any bid following the deadline for receipt of all bids, and to waive any irregularities if such would serve the best interests of the City. Robert Betts, City Manager IPL0264993 Aug 20 2025