Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development

Buyer seeks a qualified firm to design and implement an outreach and engagement strategy for equitable Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) transition. The project aims to develop community-led solutions that prioritize equity for underrepresented communities. Buyer requires stakeholder engagement, workshop facilitation, and development of recommendations for the ZEV Equity Action Plan. The strategy must foster inclusivity, transparency, and actionable solutions that address equity challenges in ZEV adoption.

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

• Design stakeholder engagement plan prioritizing input from community organizations and advocacy groups
• Facilitate workshops, focus groups, and engagement activities to gather feedback
• Develop framework of equity strategies for ZEV market development
• Compile and synthesize stakeholder input for ZEV Equity Action Plan
• Identify community barriers related to ZEV adoption and infrastructure
• Create inventory of ZEV barriers facing underrepresented communities
• Draft portions of the ZEV Equity Action Plan
• Develop community-led solutions for equitable ZEV transition
• Measure success metrics for engagement workshops and strategy development
• Provide assistance reviewing and editing the Equity Plan