Escribano Point Solar Battery Replacement

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking competitive bids for the Escribano Point Solar Battery Replacement project in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for purchasing and installing improved lithium-based batteries with a Battery Management System (BMS) to replace existing 18 6-volt lead-acid batteries powering a state residence. Specific requirements include a battery array providing a minimum of 90 kWh storage capacity with a minimum 10-year warranty. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET at 5001 Choctaw Field Road, Navarre, Florida. Written questions must be submitted by January 27, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET, with sealed bids due February 5, 2026, at 2:30 PM ET. The anticipated award date is February 9, 2026, with project completion required by June 10, 2026. Contractors must complete the work within seven days of initiation, ensuring no significant power loss to the residence and no power interruptions outside working hours or on weekends. The bid will be awarded to the responsive and responsible contractor submitting the lowest total price.

Bidder qualifications include mandatory registration in MyFloridaMarketPlace and SunBiz systems, and contractors must be licensed and insured in Florida for electrical work. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid conference is required for bid submission eligibility. No subcontracting is permitted, and the total bid price must include battery costs, labor, installation materials, and proper disposal of old batteries. The contract term is one year from the Purchase Order issuance, with potential partial payments allowed for battery costs if installation is delayed. The FWC reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive minor irregularities. Liquidated damages of $5.00 per calendar day will be assessed for failure to meet the completion deadline unless the delay is beyond the contractor's control. While no specific budget range is provided, the contractor will be responsible for all transportation, site access coordination, waste removal, and any property damage during the project.