RFP-67-26 DMA Install Solar Energy Photovoltaic Panels WHFRT

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Facilities and Support Services is seeking design-build services for installing solar energy photovoltaic panels at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center (WHFRTC) in Greenville, located in Metcalfe County. The Request for Proposal (RFP-67-26) requires a grid-tied solar covered parking photovoltaic solution with a minimum annual production of 143,000 kWh, specifically a solar array with a 90KW AC rating and 105.3KW DC rating to be installed in the South Parking Lot of the UTES Facility. The project demands a comprehensive design-build approach, including design, permitting, construction, system integration, and documentation, with specific requirements for solar panel installation and performance monitoring. Proposals will be evaluated using a one-step selection method, with an evaluation committee scoring submissions based on technical qualifications (50 points) and guaranteed maximum price (50 points). The RFP was released on August 27, 2025, with a proposal submission deadline of September 9, 2025, at 1:30 PM ET, and requires a project completion timeline of 180 calendar days for substantial completion and an additional 30 calendar days for final completion.

The procurement does not explicitly outline set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Proposers must be prepared to furnish performance and payment bonds and comply with Kentucky state regulations and building codes. The project has a maximum budget of $400,000, with the lowest guaranteed maximum price receiving the maximum 25 points in the pricing evaluation. The Commonwealth reserves the right to reject any proposals and will retain ownership of all submitted documentation. The solar installation will utilize standard modules mounted on a fixed open rack, with a system expected to generate 143,164 kWh per year and featuring a 1.2 DC to AC size ratio and 96% inverter efficiency. Proposers will need to provide detailed documentation, including comprehensive design plans, electrical interconnection strategies, and performance monitoring systems, with the project located at coordinates 37.21 N latitude and 87.18 W longitude.