Homecomings, Inc.
501(c)3
Nonprofit Affiliate
of Ventura Housing
Request for Proposals
For Electrical Contractor Services for Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging
Stations (EVCS) At Nine (9) Locations Across the City of Ventura.
By Homecomings, Inc.
Nonprofit affiliate of Ventura Housing (Housing Authority of the City of San
Buenaventura).
Submittal Deadline
4:00PM PST
Monday April, 27 2026
All questions regarding this RFP must be
submitted via email to:
David Ross
Associate Project Manager
Dross@venturahousing.org
The responsibility for submitting a response to this Request on or before the
stated time and date will be solely and strictly the responsibility of the Contractor.
Homecomings, Inc. will in no way be responsible for delays caused by any
occurrence.
MAIN OFFICE
Phone/Fax
995 Riverside Street (805) 648-5008
Ventura CA 93001 (805) 643-7984
TDD/TDY
ENG: 1-800-735-2929
ESP: 1-800-855-3000
RFP #.
PJ-YY-0000
3/16/2026
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Part I — Project information
Section 1.01 About Homecomings, Inc.
Section 1.02 Overview
Section 1.03 Project Description
Section 1.04 Design and Ownership Team
Section 1.05 Scope of Services
Part II — Submitting your proposal
Section 2.01 RFP Submission and Format
Section 2.02 Submission Timeline
Section 2.03 Required Proposal Contents
Part III — Selection
Section 3.01 Evaluation Criteria & Scoring of Qualifications
Section 3.02 Selection Process and Criteria
Part IV — Contract & Terms
Section 4.01 Contract Type
Section 4.02 Insurance
Section 4.03 Terms and Conditions
EXHIBIT A : Site Addresses
EXHIBIT B : Site Layout
EXHIBIT C : Spec Sheets
EXHIBIT D : Form of Contract
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RFP SCHEDULE
RFP Released
Submit Intent to Respond
Submit all questions regarding this RFP on or before:
Responses to Questions/ Addendum will be issued
Proposals Due:
Consultant Selection: (Estimated)
Notice to Proceed
March 16, 2026
March 26, 2026
April 6, 2026
April 16, 2026
4:00PM PST April 27, 2026
May 7, 2026
May 18, 2026
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PART I — PROJECT INFORMATION
Section 1.01 About Homecomings, Inc.
Homecomings, Inc. is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and the nonprofit
affiliate developer of Ventura Housing (Housing Authority of the City of San Buenaventura
- HACSB). Homecomings acts as the Sole/Managing Member of the General Partner in
affordable housing limited partnerships, developing and preserving affordable multifamily
housing throughout the City of Ventura. Projects developed by Homecomings utilize a
range of funding sources including Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs), HOME Investment
Partnerships Program funds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), Rental Assistance
Demonstration (RAD) program conversions, Restore-Rebuild program funds, and other
local, state, and federal housing programs.
Section 1.02 Overview
Homecomings, Inc. (“Owner”) is requesting proposals from qualified licensed California
C-10 Electrical Contractors to provide turn-key electrical construction services for the
installation of owner supplied electric vehicle charging stations for 9 (nine) scattered sites
across the portfolio. A detailed Scope of Services and Locations is provided in Section
1.06.
Section 1.03 Project Description
Homecomings, Inc. is implementing EV charging infrastructure improvements to support
residents, visitors, and the broader community in advancing clean transportation goals.
The program will deliver Level 2 Charging infrastructure at nine (9) occupied multifamily
locations distributed across the City of Ventura.
The Contractor shall coordinate with Homecomings, , the City of Ventura (Authority
Having Jurisdiction), Southern California Edison to obtain permits, schedule outages as
needed, and complete all required inspections. Homecomings anticipates that
construction will occur while sites remain operational; therefore, maintaining safe access,
protecting existing utilities and improvements, and minimizing service disruptions are
essential.
Site details are provided in Exhibit A and Exhibit B.
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Section 1.04 Design and Ownership Team
The following team has been assembled for the project. Vendors selected through this
RFP will be expected to coordinate directly with relevant team members as needed to
complete their scope of work.
ROLE
Owner / Contracting Entity
Manufacturer
Other Consultants
ENTITY
Homecomings, Inc.
Autel
ForeFront Power
Section 1.05 Scope of Services
Homecomings is seeking an electrical contractor with demonstrated experience
delivering EVCS installations in Southern California, including permitting, load
calculations, service upgrades, conduit and wiring installation, commissioning, and
closeout documentation. Experience working in the City of Ventura and/or with public
agencies or affordable housing sites is highly desirable.
(a) The selected Electrical Contractor shall:
• Hold an active California C-10 Electrical Contractor license in good standing and
comply with all permitting and inspection requirements.
• Perform pre-installation site verification, including confirming existing electrical
service capacity, panelboard conditions, and constructability constraints.
• Furnish and install all electrical infrastructure required for EVSE operation,
including conduit, conductors, grounding/bonding, overcurrent protection,
disconnects, and metering, as applicable.
• Provide or coordinate through qualified subcontractors any trenching,
sawcutting, concrete/asphalt patching, equipment pads, and protective devices,
such as bollards, necessary to complete a code -compliant installation consistent
with the drawings.
• Install EVSE equipment per the selected manufacturer’s requirements. Proposer
shall note that EVCS units are Owner-furnished.
• Coordinate utility service work and schedule any outages required for safe
installation.
• Commission and test each charging station, verify functionality and safety
features, and provide training/turnover documentation to the Owner.
• Provide warranty coverage for workmanship and pass-through manufacturer
warranties for supplied equipment, if applicable.
(b) General Consultant Responsibilities:
The following responsibilities apply to all engagements regardless of service
type.
• All costs incurred during proposal preparation and submission are borne solely
by the Respondent. Homecomings will not reimburse proposal costs under any
circumstances.
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• The Consultant shall be solely responsible for all direct costs incurred in
performance of the scope, including travel, lodging, postage, shipping,
reproductions, and subcontracts, unless expressly stated otherwise in the scope.
• All project communications shall be directed in writing to the Homecomings
Project Manager identified on the cover page. No other Homecomings or HACSB
staff may be contacted during the RFP without written authorization.
• The Consultant shall maintain all required licenses, certifications, and insurance
throughout the term of the contract. Lapse in required coverage is grounds for
contract termination.
• All work product, reports, and deliverables produced under this contract shall
become the property of Homecomings, Inc. upon delivery and acceptance.
• The Consultant shall not assign or subcontract any portion of the work without
prior written consent of Homecomings.
PART II —
SUBMITTING YOUR PROPOSAL
Section 2.01 RFP Submission and Format
Please submit your proposal no later than the date of the Submission Deadline via email
addressed to:
Email to: David Ross
Associate Project Manager
Dross@venturahousing.org
Subject line: "RFP EVCS Installation Proposal”
Firms intending to respond should submit a brief email to the contact listed on the cover
page by the date above with the subject line " EVCS Installation — Intent to Respond." No
formal format is required — firm name and primary contact information is sufficient. All
questions, responses to questions, and any addenda issued during the solicitation period
will be distributed to firms who have submitted an Intent to Respond. Submitting an Intent
to Respond is encouraged but does not obligate your firm to submit a proposal, and failure
to submit one will not disqualify your proposal.
Submissions must be made by email.
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.