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Minnesota diesel replacement program

VW Settlement: Phase 2
Level 2 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations
Request for Proposals (RFP)
FY 2020-21
Volkswagen (VW)
The RFP assists applicants in applying for and managing state grants. This document describes the Level 2 EV
Charging Station grant round, including information that will help applicants plan their EV charging station
project and submit a competitive proposal. Proposals are due no later than 4:30 p.m. Central Time on
February 8, 2021.
The applicant should check the Level 2 EV Charging Grant website for the most recent updates on this
competitive grant, including frequently asked questions (FAQ) sheet, and addendums.

Contents
1. Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Funding ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
3. Applicant Eligibility ........................................................................................................................................... 3
4. Proposal Content .............................................................................................................................................. 3
5. Eligible and ineligible costs ............................................................................................................................... 6
6. Proposal review process ................................................................................................................................... 7
7. Grantee responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 7
8. Proposal instructions ...................................................................................................................................... 10
9. Questions and answers (FAQ sheet) ............................................................................................................... 10
Appendix 1: Scoring Criteria .................................................................................................................................... 11
A Sample Grant Agreement and Project Application can be found at: Level 2 EV Charging Grant website.

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1. Overview
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests proposals from qualified proposers to install Level 2
EV charging stations in places available to the general public and workplaces in Minnesota. The Level 2 charging
stations provide a minimum of 6.6kW of power for drivers to charge their electric vehicle (EV) in 2 to 4 hours for
a 100-mile range.
The purpose of this program is to increase use of EVs in place of gas-powered cars to reduce tailpipe emissions
including greenhouse gas emissions in the state. The intent is to support a healthy environment for all
Minnesotans and achieve significant emissions reductions across the state, including those communities most
impacted by vehicle pollution. It will contribute toward fulfilling program goals as described in the Minnesota
Volkswagen Settlement Beneficiary Mitigation Plan.

2. Funding
The MPCA anticipates awarding a total of approximately $170,000. This program anticipates an installation of
approximately twenty-two (22) Level 2 charging stations, each with a minimum of two charging ports (44
charging ports). The maximum amount available is $7,500 per dual-port station installation. The maximum
award per application is $105,000. Projects must be for a minimum of two dual port charging station units, and a
maximum of 14 dual port charging stations. The charging stations do not have to be in the same location.
Match requirements
Proposers are required to provide 20% of eligible expenses cash match for charging stations installed at places
available to the general public regardless if the charging stations are located on Government Owned Property or
Non-Government Owned Property.
Proposers are required to provide 40% of eligible expenses cash match for workplace charging station
installations not available to the public.
Eligible sources of a cash match include, but are not limited to, cash, loans, other grants, or capital assets
dedicated to the project.
Payment schedule
Grant payments are dispersed as reimbursements after the project work is completed. Invoices will be reviewed
and approved by the MPCA. Invoices must include photographs of the installed station, a copy of the
certification of the equipment as described in the Equipment Requirements section, receipts for equipment,
contractor hours, installation, and supplies. All project work must be completed within two years from the date
the contract is signed.
All stations must be registered with PlugShare (https://www.plugshare.com) and on the Department of Energy’s
Alternative Fuels Data Center website (https://afdc.energy.gov/stations/#/find/nearest).
Reporting
The MPCA may request quarterly data reporting after installation. This includes and is not limited to, the
number of charging sessions, average kilo-watt-hours used per charging session, maximum instantaneous peak
power, and charging duration. Such information helps the program better understand the demand for charging
and usage trends.
Priorities
It is the policy of the State of Minnesota to ensure fairness, precision, equity, and consistency in competitive
grant awards. This includes implementing diversity and inclusion in grant making. The Policy on Rating Criteria
for Competitive Grant Review establishes the expectation that grant programs intentionally identify how the
grant serves diverse populations, especially populations experiencing inequities and/or disparities.

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This grant prioritizes communities with higher concentrations of low-income residents and people of color,
including tribal communities.

3. Applicant eligibility
Eligible proposers
• For-profit businesses, nonprofit organizations, and public entities including state, tribes, counties,
municipalities, schools, and higher education institutions are eligible proposers. While multi-
organizational collaboration is allowed, no single entity may be part of multiple proposals.
• Projects from several entities can be coordinated by a project manager – but the grant does not allow
for additional administration compensation.
Ineligible proposers
Entities or individuals that are currently suspended or debarred by the State of Minnesota and/or the federal
government are ineligible proposers.
The MPCA may also deem an applicant ineligible because of, but not limited to, enforcement issues, labor
standards issues, tax status or other such issues.

4. Proposal content
The purpose of this program is to install Level 2 EV charging stations at places available to the general public,
mobility hubs and workplaces in Minnesota. Mobility hubs are defined as a public station where the primary
function is to fuel vehicles, (comparable to gas stations). The charging stations located at places available to the
general public must be accessible 24-hours a day, seven days a week for no less than 350 days per year at either
Government Owned Property or Non-Government Owned Property sites. Examples of locations available to the
general public include local (municipality, township, county) and tribal government facilities, K-12 schools,
higher education institution parking facilities, grocery and retail stores, and mobility hubs. Potential workplace
sites are at businesses for employee and fleet use. The intent of the program is to provide charging services to
EV drivers who will likely park at the station for 30 minutes or longer.
Proposals must address the following charging station equipment and installation requirements. This grant
cannot be used to fund the purchase, rent, or lease of real estate.
1. Locations: Host site name(s) and address(es)
a. Four percent or 1 in every 25 EV charging spaces must be ADA (American’s with Disabilities Act)
compliant. If this EV charging station is the first in the parking lot, then it must be ADA compliant.
b. If you choose to use Renewable Energy, provide a detailed description of how the host site will ensure
renewable energy is purchased. This requirement is met by signing up for a utility wind or solar program,
community solar program, or the installation of a solar array in proximity to the charging stations.
2. Equipment Requirements: Describe the proposed charging stations, installation, and
activation/commissioning. These must meet Equipment Requirements below. Describe if the dual port
charging station will be networked and or dedicated, as described under Optional Elements.
Equipment requirements
The Level 2 charging stations must offer two SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J-1772 connectors to charge
two EVs at once. Powered by 240-volt alternating current, the station must provide a charge of at least 6.6
kilowatts (kW) of power to provide up to 100 miles of travel in 2 to 4 hours (commercial sites with existing 208-
volt systems will be allowed and will not be required to upgrade to 240 volts).
All charging station equipment must meet the following minimum requirements for safety testing by a
Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). The equipment must be listed and labeled as required by Minnesota Administrative Rule
3801.3620, the National Electrical Code (NEC) section 625.5 and be Federal Communication Commission (FCC)
compliant.
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Level 2 EV charging stations shall be certified to one of the following options:
a. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) UL 2594 (Standard for EV Supply Equipment).
b. IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) 61851-23, IEC 62196, and IEC 61000 Electric Motor Cars
(EMC) standards. These charging stations must be certified (listed and labeled) with Edison Testing
Laboratories (ETL).
c. An equivalent Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory certification. Provide a copy of equipment
specifications.
Equipment physical appearance and design:
a. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Enclosure: The EVSE enclosure must be constructed for use
outdoors in accordance with UL 50E Standard for Safety for Enclosures for Electrical Equipment,
Environmental Considerations, Type 3R exterior enclosure or equivalent.
b. Environmental: The EVSE must be capable of operating without any decrease in performance over an
ambient temperature range of minus 22 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit with a relative humidity of up to
95%.
c. Cord Management System: The EVSE must have a 20- foot long cord minimum. The EVSE must
incorporate a cord management system or method to eliminate potential for cable entanglement, user
injury, or connector damage from lying on the ground.
Optional elements
a. Renewable Energy: Powering the installed charging stations with electricity generated from renewable
sources will contribute toward the State’s goals of reducing greenhouse gas and other air pollutant
emissions. This option can be met by signing up for a utility wind or solar program, or community solar
program. If a utility renewable energy program does not exist where the charging station is installed,
wind or solar renewable energy certificates (RECs) can be purchased online.
b. New Solar Array Option: Points awarded if in addition to a utility renewable program, the owner installs
a new solar array connected to the grid or charger at various minimum percentages of charger power
output levels described on the scoring sheet.
c. Networking/Smart Charger: Connecting a charging station to a communications network can allow for
collection of usage data and electronic payment from station users. This option also allows optimizing
use of renewable sources of electricity when production is high or for electricity load balancing.
Although these features can add additional costs and may not be needed at every location, they
increase the potential benefits of the station; therefore, the proposal evaluation includes points for their
inclusion.
NOTE: Networking with Smart Charging is required if the applicant is also proposing the new solar option.
d. Dedicated: A dedicated dual port charging station delivers the full rated capacity of the charger to both
plugged in vehicles. Non-dedicated dual port charging stations deliver ½ the kW to each vehicle. Points
are awarded for dedicated chargers.
e. Chargers greater than 6.6kW: 6.6kW is the minimum charger rated output. But many cars can take
higher charger rates. Additional points are awarded to chargers with a 7.2k or greater output. See
scoring sheet.
Grantees must submit a plan for MPCA review and approval prior to station installation describing how the
following requirements will be met.
a. Map of station location with the following details:
• Parking spaces: Minimum two dedicated parking spaces.
• Bollards: placement of 3 feet to 4 feet high bollards to protect the station equipment from
accidental impact (if stand-alone charging station.)

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 • Electrical service box placement (Note: Locating electric service box as close as possible to the
parking space is recommended.)
b. EV charging station must be installed by a licensed electrician.
c. Plans must identify any spaces that will be accessible under the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and must
follow ADA Table requirements below.
If this is the first EV charging station in the parking facility, it must be ADA
compliant.
4% or 1 in 25 spaces, in any given parking facility, must be accessible. These
spaces are accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging spaces, not ADA parking
Number of spaces spaces.
Parking stall: 10 feet wide by 18 feet long

Maneuvering clearance Minimum 36 inches wide hash-marked at the top of the parking space
width between the charging station and the vehicle.
Accessible route slope/ Cross slope maximum 1:20 (5%) running slope
Accessible route slope/ and 1:48 (2%) cross slope; accessible vehicle spaces 1:48 (2%) in all
Cross slope directions
48 inches front and side to allow reach to all operable parts from a
Reach range wheelchair
Operable with one hand and not requiring tight grasping, pinching, or
Accessible controls twisting of the wrist or force more than 5 lbs.
A ramp or curb-cut must be accessible in order to allow for operation of
Accessible ramps charging station
Must be connected by a minimum of 48-inch-wide accessible route in
proximity (not necessarily adjacent) to the entrance of the building. If
station is for multiple buildings, access must be to the nearest accessible
walkway. Mobility hubs and gas stations, where the sole function is to
fuel the vehicle, stand-alone parking lots and stand-alone parking
Facility accessibility structures do not need to have an accessible route
Side access aisle of 72 inches wide to allow space for wheelchair and
equipment in and out of space (when paired with a 10-foot wide
Side access aisle accessible parking stall this is both van and car accessible)
Ensure that bollards, wheel stops or curb do not obstruct the approach and
Other considerations: use of charging station.

d. Posted signage: “EV parking only” signs are required on each side of each charging station. Signs shall be
centered at the head end of the space a maximum of 96 inches from the head of the spaces, and be
mounted 60 inches minimum and 66 inches maximum from the floor of the space. “EV parking only”
stenciled graphics are required on each of the parking pads.
e. Warranty: The Level 2 charging station units must be covered by a 5-year warranty. Charging stations
must be in operation for no less than five continuous years.
f. Payment options: The installed Level 2 charging stations have the option either to require payment or
not require payment from users. Payment options are at the discretion of the grantee who will operate
and maintain the stations. Should payment be required to access and use the charging stations, it must
allow for multiple options including direct use of a credit or debit card at the station itself. Other
optional payment methods may include subscription methods, smart cards, or smart phone applications
(apps).
g. Service requirements: All stations must continually operate (24 hours a day) be in full-working order to
the extent possible.

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 h. Renewable energy:
• If choosing to use renewable energy, a signed copy of the agreement with local utility documenting
the percent of renewable energy purchased for each station or other documentation agreed upon
with the MPCA. Grantee will include details of plans.
• If plans include a new solar installation, applicant must include the percentage of energy (based on
maximum charger output) that the solar array would generate.

5. Eligible and ineligible costs

Eligible costs
Eligible costs are those directly incurred through the charging station installation and activation. Only eligible
costs will be reimbursed and count toward grantee match.
• Level 2 charging station units and associated equipment.
• New conduit, required signage, bollards, cable/wiring, electrical service box or upgrades to existing.
• Concrete or asphalt addition or replacement.
• Paint striping and stenciling of the charging station parking spaces.
• EV parking only signs and installation.
• Permit costs.
• Charging station installation labor (electrical, trenching).
• Warranties for equipment (at least 5 years).
Ineligible costs
Ineligible costs include costs that are not directly related to the project. In addition, the following costs, even if
they are directly related to the project, are ineligible.
• Purchase, rent, or lease of real estate.
• Capital costs such as construction of buildings, parking facilities, etc.
• General maintenance.
• Telecommunication network charges/monthly fees
• Any expenses incurred before the grant agreement is fully executed including applicant’s expense for
preparing the eligibility and cost proposals.
• Bad debts, late payment fees, finance charges or contingency funds, interest, and investment
management fees.
• Attorney fees.
• Grant Contractor fees.
• Administrative costs.
• Lobbying, lobbyists, and political contributions.
• Mark-up on purchases and/or subcontracts.
• Taxes, except sales tax on eligible equipment and expenses.
• Activities addressing permit fees.
• Activities addressing enforcement actions that involve a financial penalty.
• Memberships (including subscriptions and dues).
• Food (other than staff per diem).
• Alcoholic refreshments.
• Entertainment, gifts, prizes and decorations.
• Merit awards and bonuses.
• Donations and fundraising.
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 • Computer(s), tablets, and software, unless unique to the project and specifically approved by the MPCA
as a direct expense.
• Purchase or rental of mobile communication devices such as cell phones, unless unique to the project
and specifically approved by the MPCA as a direct expense.

6. Proposal review process

Proposals received by the grant deadline will be reviewed by MPCA staff and community based grant reviewers,
using a two-phase process. Late proposals will not be considered for review.
Phase 1: Eligibility review
The MPCA will determine if eligibility requirements are met. Any proposal found to be ineligible will be
eliminated from further evaluation. Minimum Requirements:
• Application received on time. (Must be submitted in Word format. Any other format, including PDF,
will be deemed ineligible and not accepted).
• Applicant is eligible.
• Project is eligible.
Phase 2: Proposal scoring
Only proposals meeting the eligibility criteria under Phase 1 will be considered for scoring in Phase 2. Reviewers
will evaluate proposals per project using the weighted criteria listed in Appendix 1.
No activity or comments from proposers regarding this RFP shall be discussed with any of the reviewers during
the evaluation of the proposals. However, the MPCA may request clarification of submitted information from
proposers. The clarifications must be made in writing. The MPCA will only accept written responses for
evaluation purposes. The response to the request for clarification may be considered along with the original
proposal for proposal scoring.
In addition to the ability to partially award projects, the MPCA reserves the right to refrain from awarding any
grants.
At its discretion, the MPCA may perform an appropriate cost and pricing check of a proposal. The proposers past
performance, as a grantee of that state agency will be considered when evaluating a grant proposal.
Financial review
Before awarding any grant over $25,000 to any nonprofit organization, the MPCA will assess the most recent
financial statement from the applicant and resolve any items of significant concern prior to making a funding
decision.
Notification
All proposers will be notified by MPCA staff within approximately 60 days of proposal due date. Proposals
selected for funding will be contacted concerning the next steps in the award process, including execution of the
appropriate agreements.

7. Grantee responsibilities
Grant awardees are required to be a registered vendor in SWIFT and will sign the grant agreement using
SWIFT. To register, go to the Supplier Portal webpage SWIFT and click on the Vendor Registration Link.
Grant agreement
Each awardee must formally enter into a grant agreement. The agreement will address the conditions of the
award, including implementation of the project. Once the agreement is signed, the recipient is expected to read
and comply with all conditions of the agreement.
A sample State of Minnesota Grant Agreement can be found on the Level 2 grant webpage for your reference.
Much of the language reflected in the agreement is required by statute.

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Grant monitoring
Minn. Stat. §16B.97 and Policy on Grant Monitoring require the following:
One monitoring visit during the grant period on all state grants of $50,000 and higher.
Annual monitoring visits during the grant period on all grants of $250,000 and higher.
Conducting a financial reconciliation of grantee’s expenditures at least once during the grant period on grants of
$50,000 and higher. For this purpose, the grantee must make expense receipts, employee timesheets, invoices,
and any other supporting documents available upon request by the State.
The monitoring schedule will be determined at a later date.
Public data
Proposals are private or nonpublic until opened. Once the proposals are opened, the name and address of the
proposer and the amount requested is public. All other data in the proposal is private or nonpublic data until all
agreements are fully executed. After MPCA has fully executed all agreements, all remaining data in the proposal
is public with the exception of trade secret data as defined and classified in Minn. Stat. §13.37. A statement by a
grantee that the proposal is copyrighted or otherwise protected does not prevent public access to the proposal
(Minn. Stat. §13.599, subd. 3).
Conflict of interest
Minnesota state agencies must work to deliberately avoid actual, potential and perceived conflicts of interest at
the individual and organizational levels. Please refer to the State of Minnesota, Office of Grants Management for
information on any potential, actual, or perceived conflicts of interest:
http://www.mn.gov/admin/images/grants_policy_08-01.pdf.
Grantee bidding requirements
For NGOs (non-governmental organizations):
Any grant-funded services and/or materials that are expected to cost:
• $100,000 or more must undergo a formal notice and bidding process.
• Between $25,000 and $99,999 must be competitively awarded based on a minimum of three (3) verbal
quotes or bids.
• Between $10,000 and $24,999 must be competitively awarded based on a minimum of two (2) verbal
quotes or bids or awarded to a targeted vendor.
For grant-funded projects that include construction work of $25,000 or more, prevailing wage rules apply, per
Minn. Stat. §§177.41 through 177.44. The bid request must state the project is subject to prevailing wage. These
rules require that the wages of laborers and workers should be comparable to wages paid for similar work in the
community as a whole. A prevailing wage form should accompany these bid submittals.
The grantee must take all necessary affirmative steps to assure that targeted vendors from businesses with
active certifications through these entities are used when possible:
• State Department of Administration's Certified Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged and
Veteran-Owned Vendor List
• Metropolitan Council’s Targeted Vendor list: Minnesota Unified Certification Program
• Small Business Certification Program through Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and City of St. Paul:
Central Certification Program
The grantee must maintain:
• Written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the actions of its employees
engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts.
• Support documentation of the purchasing and/or bidding process utilized to contract services in their
financial records, including support documentation justifying a single/sole source bid, if applicable.

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The grantee must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred in MN:
http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/debarredreport.asp
For Municipalities:
Grantees that are municipalities must follow:
The contracting and bidding requirements in the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law as defined in
Minn. Stat. §471.345
The requirements of prevailing wage for grant-funded projects that include construction work of $25,000 or
more, per Minn. Stat. §§177.41 through 177.44 The bid request must state the project is subject to prevailing
wage. These rules require that the wages of laborers and workers should be comparable to wages paid for
similar work in the community as a whole. A prevailing wage form should accompany these bid submittals.
The grantee must not contract with vendors who are suspended or debarred in MN:
http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/debarredreport.asp
Audits
Per Minn. Stat. §16B.98 Subdivision 8, the grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures and
practices of the grantee or other party that are relevant to the grant or transaction are subject to examination
by the granting agency and either the legislative auditor or the state auditor, as appropriate. This requirement
will last for a minimum of six years from the grant agreement end date, receipt, and approval of all final reports,
or the required period of time to satisfy all state and program retention requirements, whichever is later.
Affirmative action and non-discrimination requirements for all Grantees:
A. The grantee agrees not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status in regard to public assistance,
membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age in regard to any
position for which the employee or applicant for employment is qualified. Minn. Stat. §363A.02. The
grantee agrees to take affirmative steps to employ, advance in employment, upgrade, train, and recruit
minority persons, women, and persons with disabilities.
B. The grantee must not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for
employment is qualified. The grantee agrees to take affirmative action to employ, advance in
employment, and otherwise treat qualified disabled persons without discrimination based upon their
physical or mental disability in all employment practices such as the following: employment, upgrading,
demotion or transfer, recruitment, advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of
compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. Minnesota Rules, part 5000.3500.
The grantee agrees to comply with the rules and relevant orders of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights
issued pursuant to the Minnesota Human Rights Act.
Voter registration requirement
The grantee will comply with Minn. Stat. §201.162 by providing voter registration services for its employees and
for the public served by the grantee.

8. Proposal instructions
Proposers must submit the following in order for the proposal to be considered complete:
• Application (Must be submitted in Word format. Any other format, including PDF, will be deemed
ineligible and not accepted).
• Any required documentation

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Proposal submission instructions
Proposals must be received electronically by the MPCA no later than 4:30 pm. Central Time on Monday,
February 8, 2021. The email properties header will reflect the date and time submissions are received. Proposal
submissions received after the deadline will not be considered eligible.
Email proposals and required forms to grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line: “EV Level 2”. The MPCA is
not responsible for any errors or delays caused by technology-related issues, even if they are caused by the
MPCA.
Proposals submitted via any other method, including but not limited to fax, mail, in-person deliveries, will not be
accepted.

9. Questions and answers (FAQ sheet)

All questions must be submitted in the same manner, and answers are only provided via the Level 2 EV charging
grant website. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check the MPCA website for the most recent updates on a
competitive grant, including the FAQ sheet and addendums.
Proposers who have any questions regarding this RFP must email questions to grants.pca@state.mn.us, subject
line: Level 2, no later than 4:00 p.m. Central Time on February 3, 2021. Answers to questions will be posted
weekly on the FAQ sheet.
MPCA personnel are not authorized to discuss this RFP with proposers outside of the question and answer
forum. Contact regarding this RFP with any MPCA personnel may result in disqualification.

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Appendix 1: Scoring criteria
A 100-point scale will be used to evaluate eligible Proposals. Scores will be used to develop final
recommendations. Each station will be evaluated and ranked according to the following criteria:
Charger charging capacity (15 point max)

• 6.6 -7.1 kW • 2 points

• 7.2-8.2 kW • 7 points
• 8.3-9.6 kW • 10 points
• 9.7-11.4 kW • 13 points
• 11.5 kW and greater • 15 points 15
If Dedicated Dual Charger (both ports offer the maximum kW charging output while being used
simultaneously. (5 point) 5
Optional Renewable Energy use (35 points max):
Percentage of electricity to power the Level 2 charging stations based on the Charger
Capacity from:
• Renewable sources (wind or solar) through a utility program, or
• Renewable sources (wind or solar) through a utility program PLUS an additional New
Solar array connection capable of generating at least 10-50+% of EV charger rated
output.
o New Solar array option must also have smart charger specified
If final site plan does not match the application for size of solar array for which the applicant was
scored, the grantee will be disqualified.

Renewable Energy Options Table

Less than 100%? 0 points
If 100% of electricity is from a Wind / Solar
renewable energy utility program based on
Charger kW output Capacity
Example: If charging station is a 6.6 kW
dedicated dual charger, then 100%
renewable energy would be 13.2kW 6 points
if at least 10% additional charger output capacity
generated from a new solar array (connected to
the grid or the charger)
Example: If charging station is a 6.6 kW dedicated
dual charger, with 13.2kw (100% renewable
energy) the solar array would need to provide at
least 1.32kW 12 points
if at least 20% additional charger output capacity
generated from a new solar array 18 points
if at least 30% additional charger output capacity
generated from a new solar array 24 points
if at least 40% additional charger output capacity
generated from a new solar array 30 points
if at least 50% additional charger output capacity
generated from a new solar array 35 points 35

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Network Charging/Smart Charger: the charging station is connected to a communications
network. 10
Environmental justice and vulnerable population benefits: (10 points max)
A. Emissions reduced in areas of concern for environmental justice: up to 7 points.
Points will be assigned based on the zip code where the Level 2 charging equipment is
installed.
B. Vulnerable population benefits: up to 3 points. Points will be assigned based on written
answers to the vulnerable population questions on Part 1 of the application. 10
Operation in areas of higher vulnerability to negative health outcomes related to air pollution (10
points max). Points awarded based on the zip code and county of address of the Level 2 charging
equipment. 10
Operation in areas of higher pollution (10 points max). Points awarded based on the zip code and
county of address of the Level 2 charging equipment. 10
Targeted Group and Economically Disadvantaged Business and Individuals and Veteran-
owned Small Businesses: 5 points
Eligible businesses must be currently certified by the Office of Equity in Procurement (OEP)
prior to the solicitation opening date and time. For information regarding certification,
contact OEP at 651-201-2402 or procurement.equity@state.mn.us 5

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