YAO Photovoltaic Carports, Yuma Area Office, Yuma, Arizona

The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Yuma Area Office (YAO) has a requirement for two new carports with carport mounted grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in Yuma, Arizona. The parking areas to be covered by the two new carports include Area No. 1 of approximately 7,200 square feet (45'x160'), and Area No. 2 of approximately 4,950 square feet (45'x110'). The photovoltaic system, including all solar arrays from Areas 1 and 2, shall produce a minimum of 238,700 kWh of AC energy per year (minimum 160 kW DC capacity). The power provided shall be 480V three phase compatible with the existing onsite distribution system. The contractor shall provide steel T-Frame (double cantilever or T-cantilever) carport shade structures featuring full cantilevered roof coverage extending in two directions with limiting support post interference. PV modules shall be a commercial off-the-shelf product, shall be UL listed, and shall be on the California Senate Bill 1 (SB1) List of Eligible SB1 Guidelines Compliant Photovoltaic Modules. Inverters shall be a commercial off-the-shelf product, listed to UL 1741 and IEEE 1547, and shall be on the California Senate Bill 1 (SB1) compliant List of Eligible Inverters.

This solicitation is set-aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237130; Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction, which has a small business size standard of $36.5 Million.

This acquisition will be pursued in accordance with FAR Part 14, Sealed Bidding. Award is expected by September 2017. The Government intends to award one (1) firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract as a result of this solicitation, with a required period of performance totaling approximately 120 calendar days after the successful Contractor receives notice to proceed. The estimated price range of the construction project is between $750,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

Offerors are required to have a current registration on the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award. Offerors may register on SAM at https://www.sam.gov/.

A pre-proposal site visit will be scheduled for all interested parties. Site visit information (e.g. date, time, location) will be provided with the solicitation.

It is anticipated that the solicitation, in the form of an Invitation for Bids (IFB), will be issued on or about August 2, 2017. No documents will be available until the solicitation is issued. The solicitation will only be issued electronically via www.FBO.gov. All parties are responsible for checking the FBO website to ensure that they have the most current information. All dates in this announcement are estimates and are subject to change. The solicitation, once issued, will contain instructions for submitting questions. No questions regarding this acquisition will be accepted or addressed/answered prior to the formal solicitation issuance. The point of contact is Luis Gallardo, Contract Specialist, at lgallardo@usbr.gov.