UVI Issues RFP for Installation of Solar Car Charging Stations on St. Thomas and St. Croix

  • Staff Consortium
  • August 17, 2025

The University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) has released a Request for Proposals (RFP C2025007) seeking qualified, experienced contractors to sell, install, test, and commission three (3) solar car charging stations with battery backup on its St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses. The RFP was released on August 11, 2025, and sealed proposals are due by 2:00 p.m. (AST) on September 15, 2025.

According to UVI, the project supports the university’s commitment to sustainability, renewable energy adoption, and energy resilience while providing accessible EV charging for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The selected contractor will provide equipment procurement, installation, site preparation, commissioning, and training of UVI Physical Plant staff in basic troubleshooting and maintenance. Two chargers will be installed on the Orville E. Kean Campus (St. Thomas) and one on the Albert A. Sheen Campus (St. Croix). Each charger must include battery storage and support debit/credit card payment capability. All equipment must be durable, weather-resistant, and fully operational prior to project handover.

The full Scope of Work and Submission Requirements, including instructions to bidders, can be obtained by contacting the Procurement Office at [email protected]. Each campus project will be evaluated independently.

Proposal Submission (due by 2:00 p.m. AST, September 15, 2025):
Email proposals to Toi Matthews, Assistant Vice President for Administration, at [email protected], or mail to one of the following addresses with the subject/reference “RFP C2025007 – Installation of Solar Car Charging Stations”:

  • St. Croix (Primary Mailing Address)
    RFP C2025007 – Installation of Solar Car Charging Stations
    Attn: Ms. Toi Matthews, Procurement Office
    University of the Virgin Islands
    Great House, Rm. A-214
    10,000 Castle Burke, Kingshill
    St. Croix, USVI 00850-9781

  • St. Thomas
    RFP C2025007 – Installation of Solar Car Charging Stations
    Attn: Ms. Toi Matthews, Procurement Office
    University of the Virgin Islands
    2 John Brewers Bay
    St. Thomas, VI 00802

 

UVI reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to negotiate final terms. All proposals become the property of UVI.

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