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Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program in Oregon

Latest updates - November 2024 

  • The deadline for EVC RAA applications has been extended. The new application deadline is 5 p.m. PST on Nov. 22, 2024.
  • We updated the  EVC RAA Frequently Asked Questions – published November 4, 2024.
  • We updated the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the EVC RAA program on October 28, 2024.
  • We published the EVC RAA Frequently Asked Questions on October 21, 2024.

Past Updates

  • October 2024: We released the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the EVC RAA program on October 8, 2024. We held an information webinar for eligible applicants on October 11, 2024. The recording of the presentation is available in the "Resources"  section below.
  • July 2024: We held an information webinar for EV charging companies on July 24, 2024. The archived recording of the presentation is available in the "Archive"  section below.

How to apply for EVC RAA funding (October  - November 2024)      

Application deadline:  5 p.m. PST Nov. 22, 2024
Step 1: Check your eligibility
Only eligible applicants may apply for this notice of funding opportunity. Eligible applicants are limited to: 
  1. Equipment and/or Charging Network Providers for eligible charging stations. 
  2. EV Service Providers that own and operate eligible charging stations.
  3. Pre-qualified applicants who were selected through ODOT’s competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for ZEV charging and fueling infrastructure and are on the Pre-qualified Applicant list.
  4. Electric utility service providers to eligible charging stations. 
  5. Public entities with eligible charging stations located on their property. 
Step 2: Download and review program documents

We encourage applicants to review all attachments and reference documents prior to submitting their applications.  

Program Documents:

Step 3: Start your Technical Application in Cognito

Fill out applicant profile information to start the Technical Application via the EVC RAA Cognito Application Portal. You will receive a link to your application at the email address provided. 

Step 4: Register for a Unique Entity Identifier 
A UEI is required to receive federal funds and issued by Federal Contracting Services. If you do not already have a UEI, please follow the steps to start your System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the link above. 
Step 5: Finalize your application
Complete all required sections in the Technical Application via the EVC RAA Cognito Portal. Applicants will only submit ONE application – including as many proposed sites as desired in the one application. Applicants are required to include the following forms in their applications:
  • Attachment 1 – Technical Specifications and Requirements for Operation 
  • Attachment 2 – Scope of Work and Deliverables 
  • Attachment 3 – Cost Proposal Form 
  • Attachment 5 – Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Form 1273 
  • Attachment 6 – Conflict of Interest and Disclosure Form
  • Attachment 10 – ODOT Affidavit of Non-Collusion 
  • Signed Utility Letter OR .pdf of Utility Email 
  • A Signed Site Host Agreement OR a Letter from the Site Host
Step 6: Submit your application 
Once all sections of the Technical Application are completed, click the “Submit” button in your EVC RAA Cognito Portal. All submissions are final.

Application deadline:  5 p.m. PST Nov. 22, 2024 
Next Steps  
We intend to make conditional awards by the end of 2024.  We’ll notify successful applicants by email, and post news of the conditional awards to this webpage.

Program overview 

The federal Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator program is sending $10 million to Oregon in 2024 for public EV charging port repairs and station upgrades.  

The $10 million grant will repair broken EV charging ports at public EV charging stations throughout the state. The funding can also be used to install more Level 2 or DC fast charging ports at project sites. 

The ODOT Climate Office will oversee the grant fund distribution in Oregon. Private companies who own and operate the EV charging stations will be responsible for the port repairs and station upgrades. They’re also required to contribute 20% matching funds to be eligible for the program. 

The EVC RAA program is part of the $5 billion investment in public EV charging nationwide from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. ODOT is one of 14 state DOTs to receive funding. 


EV charging stations included in the program 

In October 2023, the Federal Highway Administration identified 135 public EV charging stations in Oregon that have at least one broken EV charging port — either Level 2 or DC fast chargers — that were initially eligible for repairs or upgrades using program grant funds. From these initial eligible chargers, there are further eligibility requirements that must be met. 

View a map of the eligible stations on Google Maps.  

Note: This map is not the final list of charging stations that will receive funds for repairs or upgrades. It’s the pool of potential stations from which the final stations will be selected. We do not expect all 135 stations will be included in the final selection. Final stations must meet additional federal requirements and have agreements in place with station owners and site hosts.                                                                          

Information for eligible applicants

Eligible applicants include:  

  1. Equipment and/or Charging Network Providers for eligible charging stations. 
  2. EV Service Providers that own and operate eligible charging stations.
  3. Pre-qualified applicants who were selected through ODOT’s competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for ZEV charging and fueling infrastructure and are on the Pre-qualified Applicant list.
  4. Electric utility service providers to eligible charging stations. 
  5. Public entities with eligible charging stations located on their property.

ODOT plans to prioritize charging stations located within Disadvantaged Communities as defined by the Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool. ODOT also plans to prioritize projects that include repair, replacement, or upgrade of DCFC ports. Projects that can potentially include DCFC ports are:
  • Charging stations with existing DCFC ports.
  • Charging stations with existing Level 2 ports located on and designed to serve users of designated Alternative Fuels Corridors (AFC), as required under 23 CFR 680.
This Excel documentODOT EVC RAA Initially Eligible Site List.xlsx  includes the list of initially eligible charging stations with additional data from ODOT's preliminary research. However, this additional data is preliminary, and applicants must verify the data and compliance with program requirements themselves. 

Note: Charging stations that have been repaired (since FHWA published the list of eligible sites in October 2023) but have not been upgraded to meet Title 23 CFR 680 standards, including the requirement for four ports at each station, are eligible for upgrade using EVC RAA funding, per FHWA. 

FHWA-approved EV Alternative Fuel Corridors in Oregon

  • Interstates 5, 84, 205, 405 and 82.  
  • US Highways 97, 101, 20, 26, 95 and OR Highway 42. 
Public Improvement  Projects
Certain Charging Stations will be considered Public Improvement Projects based on their location on Public Property. Several public entities have expressed that they are interested in having eligible applicants apply on their behalf for EVC RAA funding. Please note that a grantee awarded a contract (grant agreement) for more than $50,000 that includes a charging station on Public Property must obtain a performance bond and a payment bond, each in an amount equal to or greater that the full contract price, per Oregon Revised Statute (ORS) 279C. 

Program details 

Requirements for repairing or upgrading charging stations 

Charging stations must meet all requirements outlined in Title 23 Federal Code of Regulations 680.  High-level requirements include: 

  • At least 4 charging ports per station. 
  • 97% average uptime (i.e. working.) 
  • Standardized payment methods. 
  • Real-time information on location, pricing, and availability. 
  • Accessible to people of all abilities.  
  • Benefits disadvantaged communities following federal Justice40 rules. 

Timeline 

Fall 2024: Grant opportunity opens. 

Early 2025: Award grants. 

2025: Station work completed.  


Resources

We held an informational webinar for eligible applicants on October 11, 2024. The recording of the webinar can be found below.

Archive 

Why we are investing in EV charger repairs and station upgrades 

A reliable public charging experience is critical to speed EV adoption rates and foster confidence among EV drivers throughout Oregon. If more people can imagine an EV fitting into their daily lives, then they may consider an EV for their next vehicle purchase. 

Helping spur the transition to EVs is one of the ways we’re working with other state agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Our data says that by 2050, we’ll reduce emissions by about 60%. Learn how we’ll get there on our transportation emissions webpage.  



Contact us 

Program information: Stefenie Griggs 

Media: Matt Noble 503-779-9868 

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