Webinar will explain 30B changes for EV procurements

Two state agencies are hosting a free webinar to help municipal officials navigate new rules governing the procurement of electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure.

The webinar will explain changes that took effect in February relative to EV procurements, including a change that allows municipalities to procure EVs and charging infrastructure in a single procurement.

“Electric Vehicles/Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: Purchasing Strategies Under 30B and Statewide Contracts,” hosted by the Office of the Inspector General and the Operational Services Division, will be held several times over the next few months.

Municipal officials may register online for one of the following offerings:
• March 13, 2-3:30 p.m.
• April 4, 10-11:30 a.m.
• May 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
• June 17, 10-11:30 a.m.

Presenters will be Susan Scheiner from the OIG Academy, and Kelly Thompson Clark and Kristina Gasson from the OSD.

Officials seeking guidance on the changes to the legislation can call the OIG’s Procurement Support Hotline at 617-722-8838 or email 30BHotline@mass.gov, and can find more information on the OIG website. Officials can also reach out to OSD Category Manager Kelly Thompson Clark at 617-720-3184 with contract-related questions about VEH102: Advanced Vehicle Technology Equipment, Supplies, and Services; and VEH110: Light- and Medium-Duty Vehicles. Questions can also be directed to the OSD Help Desk at 888-627-8283.