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Village board awards village‑hall EV charging station contract after grant funding reduced net cost
Summary
The board approved awarding the village‑hall EV charging station project to Okihe Electric Company after staff said grant and rebate funding reduced net project cost by $31,332; station specs and expected warranties were discussed.
The Village Board voted unanimously to award construction of two dual‑port Level‑2 charging stations at village hall to Okihe Electric Company as the low bidder.
Public Works Director Veneta told trustees the project was budgeted in the capital improvement program and that the village has received a $10,000 grant from the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (Powering Safe Communities) and a $21,332 ComEd make‑ready rebate, bringing grant funding to $31,332. The low bid was reported as $70,305.
Trustees asked about bid line‑item discrepancies and post‑warranty costs for the stations. Veneta said the equipment carries a manufacturer warranty (staff to confirm length) and that software subscriptions for access/management typically cost about $100–$200 per port per year depending on system options. Staff said the village specified hardware that allows switching management software vendors, avoiding vendor‑lock‑in.
Veneta said the board had budgeted for an electric vehicle in the community development fleet and wanted charging available when the vehicle is placed into service. The motion to award the contract carried by unanimous roll call.
