W912ES22Q0085.pdf

Blackhaw k Park Photovoltaic system install.

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is being conducted using FAR Part 13 Simplif ied Acquisition Procedures (SAP).

This is not an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and no bid bond is required.

This procurement is set-aside 100% for small business concerns under North American Industry Classif ication System (NAICS) code 237130, Pow er and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction (Solar Pow er Structure Construction w ith a small business size standard of $39.5 million.

The estimated magnitude of construction is betw een $25,000 and $100,000.In accordance w ith FAR 28.102-1(b); payment protection is required for any resultant contract greater than $35,000. If contract aw ard is forunder $35,000, no payment protection is required. Should the contract aw ard exceed $150,000, performance and payment bonds arerequired

THEODORE R HECHT JR 651-290-5415

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

17-Aug-2022

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________45 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________31 Aug 2022 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST PAUL

180 FIFTH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

SAINT PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES

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FAX:TEL: 651-290-5414 TEL: FAX:

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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job 7kW photovoltaic (PV) system

FFP

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1NZ

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Payment Bond

FFP

If award will be over $35,000.00 a payment bond is required.

PSC CD: Y1NZ

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 60 dys. ADC 1 BLACKHAWK PARK-LAFARGE L

ERIC HAMMER

E590 CTY RD BI

DESOTO WI 54624-9705

(651) 290-5996

965702

0002 60 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

965702

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SCOPE OF WORK

PHOTOVOLTAIC (SOLAR) SYSTEM INSTALL FOR BLACKHAWK PARK

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

POOL 09 MISSISSIPPI RIVER

DESOTO, WISCONSIN

The Contractor will design and install a 7kW photovoltaic (PV) systems, with lightning protection, on the Administrative Office Building roof located at E590 Cty RD BI DeSoto WI 54624.

1. General

1.1 Project Description

The Contractor will design and install a grid-connected, 7kW photovoltaic (PV) systems, with lightning protection, on the Administrative Office Building roof located at E590 Cty RD BI DeSoto WI 54624. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and materials related to this project which include but are not limited to design, PV modules, inverters, mounting hardware, labor, permitting and application cost. A site visit is recommended and can be arranged with the POC; Eric Hammer.

Figure 1. Aerial overview of Blackhawk Park.

Admin Building

1.1.1 Administrative Office Building

The Administrative Office Building has a standing seam metal roof with a 5/12 pitch. The exposed Southern face of the roof is approximately 16’8”X58’ and faces at an azimuth of 180 degrees. Figures 2 and 3 show the exterior of the building and general locations of the utility meter and service panel.

Figure 2. Administrative Building.

Figure 3. Administrative Building equipment locations.

1.2 Schedule

This work shall be completed 60 days after contract award. The contractor shall provide a work schedule in writing at least 1 week prior to the start of work. Point of contact for questions is Eric Hammer, Park Ranger at Blackhawk Park, De Soto, WI. (608) 648-3314.

1.3 Interconnection and Electric Permit

The Contractor must obtain electrical permit and interconnection agreement with Vernon Electric Coop and pay all associated fees. Point of Contact: Dave Maxwell dmaxwell@vernonelectric.org

1.4 Safety

The contractor must perform all work in a safe manner and in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual.

1.5 Submittals

The Contractor shall submit shop drawings and material certifications electronically via email to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) after award and prior to construction activity. No product submittals will be made prior to the contractor obtaining the interconnect agreement with the Utility.

Government review turnaround time will be within five (5) business days from the date of receipt by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will be notified by the Contracting Officer of the results of the review and of final approval. Any work performed prior to notification of approval shall be at the Contractor's own risk.

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

The following submittals are required if used in the system design:

a. Product Data Combiner Boxes; G Inverters; G Microinverter CEC Efficiency; G String Inverter Efficiency; G Roof Mounting Structure for Modules; G Photovoltaic Module Back sheet; G Photovoltaic Module Encapsulant; G Photovoltaic Modules; G System Monitoring; G Meter Socket; G Disconnect Switches; G

b. Shop Drawings Schematic Diagrams Interconnections Diagrams; G Installation Drawings; G

c. Design Data System Sizing Calculations; G System performance Calculations; G

d. Test Reports NABCEP Acceptance Checks and Tests; G

e. Certificates Installer Materials; G Warranty; G

f. Manufacturer’s Instructions Installation Instructions mailto:dmaxwell@vernonelectric.org

g. Lightning Protection System Overall Lightning Protection System; G Each Major Component; G

1.6 Quality Assurance

1.6.1 Regulatory Requirements

Provide equipment, materials, installation, and workmanship in accordance with the mandatory and advisory provisions of National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70 unless more stringent requirements are specified or indicated.

1.6.2 Installer

Submit North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) PV Installation Professional certification. In addition, the firm and/or lead installer shall provide a detailed list of at least four successful projects that, in aggregate, equal or exceed the size of the proposed project. Certification and detailed list of four or more projects shall be submitted with the firm’s quote.

1.6.3 Materials

Provide materials and equipment that are products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such products which are of equal material, design, and workmanship. Submit proof of compliance with requirements of Underwriters Laboratories (UL), where material or equipment is specified to comply. The label of or listing in UL Electrical Construction Directory will be acceptable evidence. In lieu of the label or listing, a written certificate from an approved nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) equipped to perform such services, stating that the items have been tested and conform to the requirements and testing methods of UL may be submitted.

• Alternative Qualifications Products having less than a 2-year field service record will be acceptable if the manufacturer has been regularly engaged in the design and production of solar photovoltaic products for a minimum of 5-years.

Similar photovoltaic products must have been in satisfactory commercial or industrial use for 5-years prior to the solicitation closing date and must have been on sale on the commercial market through advertisements, manufacturers' catalogs, or brochures during the 5-year period.

• Material and Equipment Manufacturing Date Products manufactured more than 1-year prior to date of delivery to site must not be used, unless specified otherwise.

1.6.4 Bill of Materials

Submit a Bill of Materials listing each product being incorporated into the system. Bill of Materials includes a general description of the product, quantity, and exact manufacturer's model number. Where the manufacturer's model number does not fully identify the product, list options, accessories, or custom features by additional descriptions.

1.6.5 System Performance Calculations

Submit system performance calculations to show that the components provided will produce the minimum required production of power in accordance with PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS paragraph.

1.7 Warranty

The equipment items must be supported by service organizations which evaluate and respond within 2 business days during the warranty period of the contract.

1.7.1 Solar Photovoltaic Modules

Furnish the solar photovoltaic module manufacturer's warranty. The warranty must be a 25-year linear 80 percent (minimum) power warranty (at the end of the 25th year after purchase an actual minimum power output of 80 percent based on the nameplate rating must be achieved) and not less than 10-years for workmanship material and manufacturing defects from the date of manufacture.

The warranty must state that the malfunctioning solar photovoltaic module must be exchanged by the manufacturer. The replacement solar module must be identical to, or an improvement upon, the original design of the malfunctioning solar module.

1.7.2 Inverters

Furnish the inverter manufacturer's warranty. The warranty period must be 15 years (minimum) from the date of manufacture. Inverter device installation, transportation, and on-site storage must not exceed 12 months, thereby permitting 14 years of the 15-year warranty to be in service and energized.

The warranty must state that the malfunctioning inverter must be exchanged by the manufacturer. The replacement inverter must be identical to, or an improvement upon, the original design of the malfunctioning inverter.

2. Products

2.1. System Description

The PV system described in this document is of the grid-connected type and does not include battery/backup storage or secondary electrical generation devices. PV system feeds AC power into the local services when solar energy is available and immediately disconnects from the grid upon loss of grid power to the service in accordance with Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1547and local utility regulations.

PV system must comply with these specifications, all applicable codes, and all local authorities having jurisdiction.

System must comply with all policies and standards required by the electrical utility having jurisdiction and all applicable incentive program guidelines. PV system equipment includes, but is not limited to, PV modules and electrical insulating components such as encapsulants and back sheets, raceways, inverters, combiner boxes, disconnect switches, wire, conduit, junction boxes, mounting hardware, monitoring and communication equipment.

2.1.1. System Requirements

Both systems must conform electrical installations to IEEE C2, NFPA 70, NFPA 780, and requirements specified herein.

a. Solar photovoltaic system characteristics provided include:

7kw DC /5kW AC output Minimum 9,000 kWh AC per year 240-volt single phase

b. All equipment must be listed and labeled in accordance with OSHA-listed nationally recognized testing laboratories (NRTL) and installed in accordance with the listing requirements and the manufacturer's instructions.

c. Provide all accessories needed for a complete, mechanically secure, operational grid-tied PV system to the building’s roof.

d. Wiring and connections of inverters, PV source circuits, AC branch circuits, and all interconnections must be rated at a minimum for IP65 in accordance with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) 60529.

e. Includes a lightning protection system.

2.1.2. Performance Requirements

System components provided must be selected to achieve a minimum calculated energy production of 9,000 kWh per year as required by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

(ASHRAE) 189.1.

2.2. Photovoltaic Modules

The contractor must submit a Letter of Conformance to certify the consistency and quality of materials used. Go to: https://www.wbdg.org/ffc/dod/unified-facilities-guide-specifications-ufgs/ufgs-26-31-00

2.2.1. Photovoltaic Modules General Requirements

a. PV modules must be UL 1703 listed and manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility.

b. PV modules must be of polycrystalline technology and for rack-mounting.

c. PV module efficiency must be greater than 15 percent.

d. PV modules must be of the same manufacturer and model number and consistent sub-components.

e. Submit on cutsheets, PV module performance data from the manufacturer that must include flash test data in accordance with IEC 61853-1, and temperature coefficients at: Standard Test Condition (STC), nominal operating cell temperature (NOCT), low irradiance conditions (LIC), high temperature conditions (HTC), and low temperature conditions (LTC).

f. Photovoltaic wire, wiring methods, and utilization of locking-type connectors must comply with the requirements of NFPA 70. Provide Underground Service Entrance (USE)-2 or Rubber High Heat (RHH) or Rubber Heat Water (RHW)-2 wire, and sunlight-resistant wire when exposed to sunlight.

2.2.2. Crystalline Photovoltaic Module Back sheet

a. Back sheet component must consist of a tri-layer construction (minimum thickness of 250 microns 9.8 mils) with outer layers of polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) and an inner layer of polyester for crystalline-silicon modules with a maximum system voltage of 1000 VDC.

b. Alternate polymeric back sheets consisting of different chemical composition, thickness, or construction must fulfill the safety and performance specifications and acceptance criteria in Table 1. The required component properties in Table 1 must be verified by a test report provided by an OSHA-listed nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) and a cutsheet submitted.

Table-1 PV Module Back sheet Component Safety and Performance

Items Test Methods Specification

Tensile Strength (MPa) ASTM D882 >=100 (TD)

>=100 (MD)

Elongation at Break (percent) ASTM D882 >=80 (TD)

>=100 (MD)

Dimensional Stability (percent, 150 degrees C, 0.5 h)

ASTM D882 <=1.0 (TD)

<=1.0 (MD)

Breakdown Voltage (kV) ASTM D149 >=18

WVTR (g/m2 day, 37.8 degrees C, 100 percent RH)

ASTM F1249 <=2.5

Interlayer Peeling strength (N/cm) ASTM D1876 >=4

Peeling Strength with EVA (N/cm) ASTM D903 >=40

Damp Heat (85 degrees C, 85 percent RH, 100 hrs) -Color Change delta b -Elongation Retention (percent) -Appearance

ASTM E1171

ASTM E308/ASTM D2244

ASTM D882/ASTM D5870

<=2.5 >=70

No cracking or delamination.

UV Exposure Irradiance of 0.55 W/m^2 at 340 nm (61 W/m^2) using a xenon lamp with a daylight filter (outer layer). Exposure is

ASTM G155

ASTM E308/ASTM D2244

ASTM D882/ASTM D5870

ASTM D882/ASTM D5870

<=2.0 >=70 >=70

No cracking or delamination.

4200 hours (260 kWh/m^2 total UV (300-400 nm)) -Color Change delta b -Elongation Retention (percent) - Tensile Retention (percent) -Appearance

2.3. Inverters

a. Array-to-inverter kW ratio must not exceed manufacturer recommendations. Inverter must be IEEE 1547 compliant, listed to UL 1741, comply with the latest applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) standards and addenda, and inspected before commissioning, testing, and operation of the system. Submit documentation validating system performance requirements.

b. Inverter must be approved by FCC Part 15, Class A as an unintentional radiator.

c. Provide inverter with anti-islanding protection to prevent back-feeding inverter generated power to the grid in the event of a utility outage. Anti-islanding protection must be listed to UL 1741 and IEEE 1547.

d. Overcurrent protection, ground fault protection, arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI), and rapid shutdown must comply with the requirements of NFPA 70.

e. Match inverter DC input to the design of the PV module array outputs and account for the following:

1. The inverter low voltage is 50 percent of the maximum system voltage, to account for 25-year degradation.

f. Inverter must include AC and DC disconnecting means. DC and AC disconnecting means must be listed with ratings suitable for the intended use and purpose. System disconnecting means must meet the requirements of NFPA 70.

2.3.1. String Inverters

a. Submit String Inverter California Energy Commission (CEC) Efficiency as verified by CEC SAND2007-5036 of having a weighted average inverter power conversion efficiency of 96 percent or greater.

b. Allow the use of DC optimizers provided that a design which coordinates the DC optimizers and the inverter(s) is approved by the Contracting Officer

2.3.2. Micro Inverters

a. Provide micro-inverters that comply with applicable requirements in article INVERTER

b. Submit Microinverter CEC Efficiency as verified by CEC SAND2007-5036 of having a weighted average inverter power conversion efficiency of 96 percent or greater.

c. Inverter must feature maximum power point tracking (MPPT).

2.4. Combiner Boxes

a. All combiner boxes must be listed to UL 1741, and inspected before commissioning, testing, and operation of the system.

b. Provide combiner boxes support structure mount, NEMA 3R outdoor stainless-steel enclosures in accordance with NEMA 250.

c. Supply combiner boxes designed for use with the inverter provided and coordinated to the specific PV source circuit design.

d. Provide overcurrent protection and output disconnecting means that comply with the requirements of

NFPA 70.

2.5. Meter Socket

a. Provide 320-amp rated socket meeting the requirements of St. Croix Electric for utility interconnection.

2.6. Roof Mounting Structure for Modules

a. Provide fixed tilt racking compliant with UL 2703

b. Racking and PV array, including modules, hardware, and attachments, must withstand snow loads and wind loads as required by ASCE 7-16 and ICC IBC.

c. Provide the mechanical hardware for mounting the PV arrays and all other hardware required for assembling the PV modules, and the attachments to the building structure.

d. Use array mounting hardware compatible with the site considerations and environment. Select mechanical hardware for corrosion resistance and durability. Use a stainless steel, galvanized steel, or aluminum support structure. Do not use wood or plastic components for support.

2.6.1 Mounting System Base Supports

Fabricate with fastening points integral to the mounting structure. Mounting system support must be permanently affixed stanchions that are anchored to the building structure. Coordinate height with thickness of roof insulation.

2.6.2 Flashing Boot

Fabricate for precision fit over base support. Coordinate height with base supports.

2.6.3 Base Cap

Fabricate to overlap base support and flashing boot a minimum of 2 inches.

2.6.4 Base Cap Gasket

EDPM with self-adhesive closed cell foam of other gasketing material compatible with the roofing material.

2.6.5 Hardware

Bolts, nuts, washers, and screws must be 18-8 stainless steel.

2.7. PV System Monitoring

a. Provide system monitoring panel

2.8. PV Equipment and Warning Labels

a. Provide PV equipment with UL 969 weather-resistant marking and warning labels in compliance with NFPA 1 and NFPA 70.

2.9 Grounding and Bonding

a. Provide properly sized equipment grounding conductors. Equipment grounding conductors must be insulated stranded copper, except that sizes 10 AWG and smaller must be solid copper. Insulation color must be continuous green for all equipment grounding conductors, except that wire sizes 4 AWG and larger shall be identified per NFPA 70.

b. Provide grounding lugs for aluminum PV solar module frames of either stainless steel or tin-coated copper.

c. Bonding conductors must be bare stranded cooper, except that sizes 10 AWG and smaller must be bare solid cooper.

2.10 Disconnect Switch

a. Provide disconnect switch meeting the requirements of Vernon Electric Cooperative. Ensure safety switches comply with NEMA KS 1 and are the heavy-duty type. Ensure fused switch fuse holders comply with UL 428-1. Ensure switch construction is such that, when the switch handle is in the “ON” position, the cover or door cannot be opened. Cover release device is coinproof and so constructed that an external tool is used to open the cover. Make provisions to lock the handle in the “OFF” position, Ensure the switch is not capable of being locked in the “ON” position.

2.11 Lightning Protection System

a. Provide a lightning protection system consisting of the latest UL listed products of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of lightning protection system components. Comply with NFPA 70, NFPA 780, and UL 96.

3. Execution

3.1. Installation Instructions and Installation Drawings

a. Complete all electrical work in accordance with NFPA 70.

b. Follow the manufacturer's installation recommendations to ensure no electricity is being fed to the grid and that all available disconnects are in the open position and fuses are not installed during wiring operations. Utilize on-site measurements in conjunction with engineering designs to accurately cut wires and layout before making permanent connections. Locate wires out of the way of windows, doors, openings, and other hazards. Ensure wires are free of snags and sharp edges that have the potential to compromise the wire insulation. If the system is roof-mounted, it must have direct current ground fault protection in accordance with NFPA 70. Ensure breakers in combiner box are in the off position (or fuses removed) during combiner box wiring.

c. Attach solar PV modules to the mounting structure according to the manufacturer's instructions and approved plans.

3.1.1. Wiring Methods

Install wiring in accordance with NFPA 70.

3.1.2. Electrical Connections

a. Use twist on wire connectors listed for the environment (i.e., wet, damp, direct burial) and installed per manufacturer's instructions.

b. Use listed power distribution blocks.

3.1.3. Disconnects

a. Install disconnects for all current carrying conductors of the PV source.

b. Install disconnects for the PV equipment. For inverters and other equipment that are energized from more than one source, group and identify the disconnecting means.

c. Install disconnects and overcurrent protection for all ungrounded conductors.

3.2. PV System Grounding

a. Provide grounding systems with a resistance to solid earth ground not exceeding 25 ohms. Ground according to racking manufacturer's recommendations.

b. Install grounding lugs in locations on the solar PV module as designated by the module manufacturer, using stainless steel machine screws of the thread size provided in the pre-tapped holes, along with a stainless-steel star washer placed between the grounding lug and the solar module frame.

3.3. Roof Mounted Structures

a. The solar photovoltaic system details must be accepted by warranty roofing system manufacturer prior to installation. Upon completion of a rooftop system installation, obtain written certification that the rooftop warranty is still valid.

b. Flash and counter-flash all roof penetration in accordance with ICC IBC.

c. Provide a minimum 4.5 inches air gap between the solar PV module frame and the roof surface.

d. Comply with the requirement in NRCA 3767 for working with different roof types.

3.4. Warning Sign Mounting

a. Display calculated maximum and minimum voltages and their respective amperages on engraved warning labels.

b. Provide the number of signs required to be readable from each accessible side. Space the signs in accordance with NFPA 70E.

3.5. Site Restoration

The contractor will repair any disturbances to pre-project conditions of better. This includes any disturbances created when connecting the panel array to the Project Office.

3.6. Closeout Activities

Upon completion of the work and at a time approved by the Contracting Officer, provide instructions by a qualified instructor to the Government personnel in the proper adjustment, system operation, and maintenance of the specified systems and equipment, including pertinent safety requirements as required.

NOTES FOR QUOTERS

This section provides general guidance for preparing the quotation in response to this solicitation. The Quoter’s response to this solicitation must include all data and information requested herein in accordance with these instructions.

Price Proposal: This is the solicitation in its entirety. Quoter to complete the following:

• Standard Form 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items - Complete

Blocks 17, and 30a/b/c

• Acknowledgement of Amendments – Complete only as necessary and provide signed copies of the Standard Form 30 Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract with your quote.

• Price Quote– All pricing (unit, total, subtotal, grand total, etc.) must be in whole penny amounts.

o Note: Freight and/or shipping & handling charges shall be included in the unit price. Please do not quote freight charges separately.

• FAR Clause 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items

(Feb 2021) Alternate I (Oct 2014) – This provision is included by reference. Review paragraph (b)(2) “Annual Representations and Certifications” of the basic clause at https://www.acquisition.gov/, complete as necessary and return one copy with your quote.

Submitting Quotes – All transmittals shall be submitted electronically to

Theodore.R.Hecht@usace.army.mil and be clearly marked in the subject line of the email with the solicitation number, W912ES22Q0085. Quotes must be received no later than the date and time stated in the solicitation. Quotes received after the deadline are Late and may not be considered for contract award.

Questions – All questions concerning the solicitation document shall be submitted via email to

Theodore.R.Hecht@usace.army.mil. Answers to questions will be provided to all quoters being solicited though an amendment, giving due regard to the proper protection of proprietary information.

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Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or

Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation

``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/

(End of Provision)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

(a) Definition. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics

Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) The Offeror shall provide its CAGE code with its offer with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in its proposal. The CAGE code must be for that name and location address. Insert the word "CAGE" before the number. The CAGE code is required prior to award.

(c) CAGE codes may be obtained via--

(1) Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov. If the Offeror is located in the

United States or its outlying areas and does not already have a CAGE code assigned, the DLA Commercial and

Government Entity (CAGE) Branch will assign a CAGE code as a part of the SAM registration process. SAM registrants located outside the United States and its outlying areas shall obtain a NCAGE code prior to registration in

SAM (see paragraph (c)(3) of this provision).

(2) The DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. If registration in SAM is not required for the subject procurement, and the Offeror does not otherwise register in SAM, an Offeror located in the United States or its outlying areas may request that a CAGE code be assigned by submitting a request at https://cage.dla.mil.

(3) The appropriate country codification bureau. Entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas may obtain an NCAGE code by contacting the Codification Bureau in the foreign entity's country if that country is a member of NATO or a sponsored nation. NCAGE codes may be obtained from the NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx if the foreign entity's country is not a member of

NATO or a sponsored nation. Points of contact for codification bureaus, as well as additional information on obtaining NCAGE codes, are available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm.

(d) Additional guidance for establishing and maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(e) When a CAGE code is required for the immediate owner and/or the highest-level owner by Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 52.204-17 or 52.212-3(p), the Offeror shall obtain the respective CAGE code from that entity to supply the CAGE code to the Government.

(f) Do not delay submission of the offer pending receipt of a CAGE code.

(g) If the solicitation includes FAR clause 52.204-2, Security Requirements, a subcontractor requiring access to classified information under a contract shall be identified with a CAGE code on the DD Form 254. The Contractor shall require a subcontractor requiring access to classified information to provide its CAGE code with its name and location address or otherwise include it prominently in the proposal. Each location of subcontractor performance http://www.sam.gov/ https://cage.dla.mil/ https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm https://cage.dla.mil/ listed on the DD Form 254 is required to reflect a corresponding unique CAGE code for each listed location unless the work is being performed at a Government facility, in which case the agency location code shall be used. The

CAGE code must be for that name and location address. Insert the word "CAGE" before the number. The CAGE code is required prior to award.

(End of Provision)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror's practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

(End of provision)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting

Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American --Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause

52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the

Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph

(b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR

52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Eric Hammer

Address: e590 Cty Rd Bl De Soto, WI 54624-8120

Telephone: 651-290-5996

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any DFARS (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237130.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at

52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased

Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation.