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RCTA Williams Drive Charging Stations

Plans Specifications & Estimates (PS&E) RFQ

On March 31, 2025, RCTA released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking firms to provide engineering design services and prepare a bid package for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations, solar canopies, and other electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the existing RCTA Williams Drive Maintenance and Operations Facility. Qualifications must be received no later than Monday, May 12th, 2025.

Project Information

The Redwood Coast Transit Authority (RCTA) is in the process of transitioning its fleet from gasoline and diesel-powered buses to zero-emission (electric) buses by adding electric bus charging infrastructure to the Williams Drive Maintenance and Operations Facility.
The new maintenance and operations facility charging stations will initially serve 11 Endera Model B buses (or similar), plus up to nine existing RCTA gasoline and diesel buses. These improvements will meet the mandated requirements to transition bus fleets to zero emission sources and the project prioritizes improved facilities in an underserved rural community.

Development of the project includes:

  • Upgraded electrical service equipment
  • Paved driveways for access and circulation
  • Asphalt parking lot with car and transit vehicle parking aisles
  • Concrete electric vehicle (EV) charging islands
  • EV charging infrastructure
  • Fence upgrades
  • Access gates
  • Backup generator pad
  • Covered bus parking with solar arrays, lighting, and landscaping

Timeline:

This project will follow a two-phase timeline:

  • Summer 2025: Design consultant hired to develop the design and bid documents.
  • Summer 2026: Construction phase expected to begin.
A horizontal timeline titled “RCTA Williams Drive Charging Stations Timeline.” The timeline is divided into milestones from Spring 2025 to Summer 2027. At the top, two main phases are indicated: “Design RFP Solicitation” (spanning Spring 2025) and “Construction” (starting Summer 2026). Each phase is represented by a blue arrow pointing to the next season: Spring ’25 → Summer ’25 → Fall ’25 → Spring ’26 → Summer ’26 → Summer ’27. A red bar labeled “Project Team Meetings” runs continuously below these milestones from Spring 2025 through Summer 2026. The RCTA logo appears in the top-right corner.

Project Area

The project area is currently used as a bus maintenance vehicle parking area with a bus wash bay. The proposed Project is the redevelopment of an existing bus maintenance and operations facility to add electric bus charging infrastructure. The project area (Assessor Parcel Number 118020033000) is cumulatively 1.23+ acres of an 84.77-acre lot, situated on the north end of the Del Norte County Fairgrounds, which is located at 421 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531.

The image is a layout map of a specific area, including roads, property boundaries, and proposed infrastructure elements. The map features labeled streets such as Williams Dr, Wilson Ave, McNamara Ave, and Calaveras St. It highlights specific zones, including a ‘Proposed Phase 2 Bus Parking’ area, designated locations for ‘Proposed EV Chargers,’ and two ‘Solar Array Zones.’ The map also marks major roads like US Highway 101 and points of interest such as Bayview Park in Crescent City. A legend explains the symbols and markings used in the layout.

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