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68 <br /> Electric Vehicle Transition Plan&Charging Infrastructure Evaluation for County Fleet RFQ 367-005463 <br /> Response to Request for Qualifications November 5,2025 <br /> dwell times, duty cycles, and site-specific constraints to recommend charger types, quantities, and <br /> placements that maximize utilization and minimize capital and operational costs. <br /> • Automated Facility and Grid Readiness Assessment: The platform automatically evaluates <br /> facility electrical capacity and identifies necessary grid upgrades, streamlining coordination with <br /> utilities and reducing project delays. These outputs are formatted for direct use by utility partners, <br /> fleet managers, and infrastructure developers. <br /> • Scalable, Phased Implementation Planning: Our methodology supports phased deployment <br /> strategies that align with budget cycles, fleet procurement schedules, and evolving technology <br /> standards. This flexibility allows Orange County to scale its EV infrastructure investments over time <br /> while maintaining alignment with long-term sustainability goals. <br /> • Stakeholder-Ready Outputs: The platform generates actionable insights and visualizations that <br /> can be shared across departments and with external partners, facilitating consensus-building and <br /> accelerating decision-making. <br /> • EV Market Intelligence: Our PowerGuide tool includes a proprietary EV library with over 500 <br /> commercially available models, including detailed specifications and pricing data obtained directly <br /> from OEMs. This allows us to recommend vehicles that are not only technically viable but <br /> operationally suited to the County's needs—going beyond battery size to focus on real-world <br /> performance and availability. <br /> • Implementation Experience: ICF's innovation extends beyond planning. We have supported <br /> cities like Laguna Beach and San Diego through the implementation of their EV transition plans, <br /> including infrastructure deployment, vendor selection, and utility coordination. This experience <br /> ensures that our recommendations are not only visionary but also actionable and grounded in <br /> practical execution. <br /> This integrated, optimization-driven approach sets ICF apart from competitors offering isolated fleet or <br /> charging analyses. It also enables ICF to quickly draft charger recommendations, leaving more time for <br /> review and feedback from County stakeholders and enabling faster revisions. Ultimately, our methodology <br /> empowers Orange County to make informed, strategic decisions that balance cost, operational efficiency, <br /> and sustainability, delivering a future-ready EV infrastructure roadmap tailored to the County's unique <br /> needs. <br /> 33 <br />