The Company is based in New York and Los Angeles and has been restoring Mercedes G Wagons in Stuttgart, Germany since 2020. More information about their past and vision is available upon request contact@fuel2electric.com

These photos illustrate some of their work to date:

Project Overview
The project involves the electric conversion of five (5) to ten (10) 1996 Mercedes-Benz 230GE in the first year with an annual 20-25% increase year after year. This contract would encompass the next 4 years, for a total of ten (10) to twenty (20) conversions.

They are looking for premium conversion services from a shop within the US and will ship the fully restored cars cross country to the shop for conversion. The G Wagons will be used Off-road and Inner city. They expect 220 miles of range, 0-60 in 6 seconds maximum and a top speed of 110mph. See the Specification tab for more details.

Vendors interested should provide:
1. An outline of their company and products, as well as capabilities to provide warranty coverage.
2. An initial statement describing their approach to meeting the requirements outlined in this Request For Proposals (RFP).
3. An indicative timeframe for submitting a comprehensive proposal and quote.

Detailed Proposal Requirements

1. Technical specifications of the electric motors, highlighting horsepower and torque outputs, and compatibility with both on-road and off-road applications.
2. Specifications of proposed battery systems, emphasizing charge times, estimated range, dimensions, and integration methodology specific to the 1996 Mercedes-Benz 230GE’s spatial constraints.
3. A portfolio of past projects or products that illustrates the vendor's experience and expertise in the electric conversion sector.
4. A proposed methodology and timeline for the conversion of one unit.
5. Warranty, maintenance, and support plans for the supplied products.

Evaluation Criteria
Submissions will be assessed based on the following criteria:
1. The technical adequacy of the electric motors and batteries for the specified applications.
2. The vendor's experience, reputation, and previous work in similar projects.
3. The balance between cost and value provided within the proposal.
4. Proposed warranty conditions.

Deadline for Submissions
The deadline for the expression of interest is December 29, 2023, and the final detailed proposals, if requested, should be submitted by January 15, 2024.
We anticipate engaging in further discussions with potential suppliers following the initial review to clarify details and negotiate terms before making a final decision.

For any inquiries related to this Request For Proposals, please contact laurent@fuel2electric.com