KDOT announces call for EV infrastructure projects
TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Transportation announces a call for Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure projects statewide before proposals are accepted for these projects.
Nearly $16 million in National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula funds are available for DC Fast-Charging projects along federally designated EV Charging Alternative Fuel Corridors in Kansas. All awarded projects are required to provide a minimum 20% cash match.
The call for EV infrastructure projects requires a Project Interest Form to be submitted online before the formal proposal process begins.
“This allows KDOT to verify eligibility and receive feedback on locations of interest,” said Tami Alexander, KDOT Transportation Electrification Manager. “The forms will help us to determine support for EV charging in locations around the state.”
A brief overview of the application process is below –
- Request for Interest (RFI)
- A Project Interest Form is required. To submit a project and for more details, go to the Charge Up Kansas webpage at https://ike.ksdot.gov/charge-up-kansas.
- Project Interest Form deadline – forms must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on March 19.
- Review of forms – March-April.
- Request For Proposals details distributed to eligible RFI respondents – April 11.
- Deadline to submit proposals – 11:59 p.m. CST on June 21.
- Bid proposals reviewed – June-July
- Anticipated award announcements – September
For more information, contact ChargeUpKS@ks.gov.