EMA - SP - GDN Solar Batteries

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of solar batteries for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The solicitation seeks vendors to provide and install solar battery storage systems to support the state's emergency preparedness and disaster response capabilities. Key deliverables include the supply, delivery, and on-site installation of the solar battery systems, as well as any necessary integration with existing energy infrastructure. Vendors must have experience with the design, installation, and maintenance of commercial-scale solar battery storage systems. The opportunity is posted with a due date of December 9, 2020, allowing for a one-week response window. No evaluation criteria are provided in the documentation.

The contract opportunity does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The information provided does not indicate the presence of an incumbent vendor or existing technology that would require integration. While specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed, the purchase of solar battery storage systems for the IEMA suggests this is a significant state-level procurement with the potential for a multi-year contract term and substantial funding allocated.