Request for Proposal Public Works Building Solar and City Hall Battery System

The City of Bluffdale, located in Salt Lake County, Utah, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a comprehensive solar and battery storage project targeting two municipal facilities. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panel system with battery storage at the new Public Works Facility (3301 W 13800 S) and a battery storage system for the existing photovoltaic system at City Hall (2222 W 14400 S). Key deliverables include a complete system design, solar panel layout, equipment specifications, installation details, and monitoring solutions, with a required production guarantee of at least 90% kWh for the first year. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Tuesday, October 21, 2025, from 2:00-3:00 PM, with proposal questions due by Tuesday, November 4, 2025, and final proposals due on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM through the U3P Bonfire website. The evaluation will be conducted by a selection team using a 50-point scoring system, assessing annual solar energy generation capacity, solar technology appropriateness, battery storage strategy, data monitoring options, cost estimates, and compliance with Rocky Mountain Power's Blue Sky Grant Program requirements.

The RFP does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The existing infrastructure includes a previously installed 64.86 kW Grid-Tie Photovoltaic System at City Hall, completed by Gardner Engineering Alternative Energy Services, which will be integrated with the new battery storage system. The project is funded through the Rocky Mountain Power Blue Sky Community Project Program, with planned completion dates of March 1, 2026, for design and July 1, 2026, for construction. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project involves designing solar panel systems, battery storage installations, and preparing the Blue Sky Grant Application. The City reserves the right to interview and select the most qualified firm, indicating flexibility in the procurement process. The project demonstrates a commitment to renewable energy infrastructure and aims to enhance the city's sustainable energy capabilities through strategic solar and battery storage investments.