Addendum 3 -DNR- Turnkey Solar Panels at Oden Visitor Cente

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking a turnkey solar photovoltaic system provider for the Oden Fish Hatchery Visitor Center located in Emmet County. The project involves designing and installing a ground-mounted solar array sized to offset 100% of the facility's annual energy consumption, which is estimated at 11,000-12,000 kWh per year. The system will be approximately 10kW in capacity and must include remote monitoring capabilities and an educational presentation sign for visitors. Contractors must provide comprehensive services including design, permitting, construction, utility interconnection, and system startup, with a preferred completion date of September 30, 2020. The procurement requires a turnkey purchase price at or below $2.60 per Watt, with proposals being evaluated on technical criteria totaling 100 points, including Statement of Work (60 points), Staffing (10 points), and Vendor Questions Worksheet (30 points). Proposals must achieve a minimum of 80 technical points to have pricing considered. Key technical requirements include 25-year power output warranty for solar panels, 10-year inverter warranty, 25-year racking warranty, and 1-year workmanship warranty.

The solicitation includes provisions for qualified disabled veteran and service-disabled veteran owned businesses under Michigan law MCL 18.1261(8). Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1M per occurrence Commercial General Liability, $5M Umbrella/Excess Liability, and $1M Automobile Liability. The State will own the solar system through a cash purchase arrangement, with annual maintenance services to be priced as a separate line item. Liquidated damages of $5,000 plus $100 per day will be applied for late or improper project completion. The contract term is set from June 1, 2020, to May 31, 2021, with potential for up to 24 additional one-year renewal options. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the pricing structure suggests a project value likely between $26,000-$30,000 based on the 10kW system size and $2.60/Watt maximum pricing. Interested vendors must submit proposals electronically, with the original deadline set for April 8, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time.