Procurement Information~64.docx

This procurement information document pertains to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by Hood River County in collaboration with the Mid-Columbia Economic Development District and the Mt. Hood Town Hall Association for design-build services related to a solar plus storage microgrid project. The project involves the design and construction of a 55 kW photovoltaic system paired with a 60 kW/307.2 kWh battery energy storage system at the Mt. Hood Town Hall facility. The system is intended to enhance community resilience during power outages by supporting critical loads including space heating, lighting, refrigeration, and communication systems. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 22, 2025, with proposals due by August 12, 2025. Construction must commence before December 20, 2025, and be completed by December 20, 2027, with a tentative kickoff meeting planned for September 29, 2025. Evaluation criteria will emphasize technical capabilities, project experience with similar microgrid installations, proposed cost, and equipment specifications.

The project has an initial budget limit of $1 million and is funded through Hood River County resources and an Oregon Department of Energy grant. Hood River County will own the system while the Mt. Hood Town Hall Association will operate and maintain it, with financial projections incorporating a 30% federal tax credit through the direct payment mechanism. Contractors must comply with mandatory BOLI (Bureau of Labor and Industries) requirements, prevailing wage documentation, and provide a public works bond of $30,000. Bidders must submit a First-Tier Subcontractor Disclosure form for contracts exceeding $100,000 and provide an Employee Drug Testing Certification. Contractors are required to maintain appropriate Construction Contractors Board registration. Additional information, all addenda, and supporting documents are available on the University of Oregon Purchasing and Contracting Services (PCS) website at https://pcs.uoregon.edu/content/business-opportunities.