Contract AwardProfessional ServicesDetected May 18, 2026

The City Council adopted Resolution 2026-048 authorizing the Mayor to execute a task order with BKF Engineers for on-call civil engineering services in the amount of 153,815, plus a 15,400 contingency, to provide site assessment, design services, and bid/construction support for CIP 301-725 Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. The approval is deemed exempt from CEQA under Guideline §15061(B)(3). This establishes BKF Engineers as the design and engineering support consultant for the city’s EV charging station installation program.Although design is contracted, there will be a subsequent construction procurement for installation, and there may be opportunities for EV charging equipment vendors, network providers, and construction firms to collaborate with the city and BKF on hardware selection, site design, and long-term operations and maintenance.

BKF is engaged under on-call civil engineering services; construction and EV equipment procurement will follow after design and bidding support.

City of FosterBKF Engineers task order for EV charging station CIP 301-725

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Capital plan & early discussion

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