Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Buyer seeks a contractor to develop strategies for financial inclusion in California's zero-emission vehicle transition. The project includes researching barriers to ZEV access in priority communities, conducting gap analysis of existing financing programs, and developing policy recommendations. This work will contribute to the ZEV Equity Action Plan to be published in 2025. Buyer aims to ensure all communities can benefit from the rapid acceleration of ZEV adoption.

• 4/8/2025 - RFP Release
• 4/15/2025 - Questions Due
• 4/18/2025 - Q&A Posted
• 4/25/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/2/2025 - Tentative Award Notice
• 5/19/2025 - Contract Begins

• Identify characteristics hindering ZEV access in priority communities
• Create inventory of barriers to ZEV access and affordability
• Conduct gap analysis of existing financing programs
• Develop policy recommendations to increase ZEV access
• Create community-led solutions for ZEV transition
• Define relevant population groups facing ZEV access barriers
• Analyze existing data on financial inclusion barriers
• Assess financial literacy needs related to ZEV adoption
• Map business and workforce development opportunities in ZEV transition
• Draft portions of the ZEV Equity Action Plan