RFP-72-25 Design Build DMA WHFRTC Solar Covered Parking 60W

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's Department for Facilities and Support Services, Division of Engineering and Contract Administration is seeking proposals for design-build services for a solar covered parking project at the Wendell H. Ford Regional Training Center in Greenville, Kentucky. The project scope includes the design, provision, and installation of a utility grid-tied solar covered parking photovoltaic (PV) system to produce a minimum of 95,500 kWh annually. The successful design-builder will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final completion. Proposals are due by September 17, 2024 at 1:30 PM ET, and the project must be substantially completed within 180 calendar days after contract award, which is anticipated around September 26, 2024. A pre-proposal site visit is required, and the contract will be awarded to the most advantageous proposal considering price and other evaluation factors.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The Commonwealth has set a maximum not-to-exceed budget of $250,000 for the project, but has reserved the right to request proposal amendments, reject all proposals, or award the contract based on the initial written proposals without discussions.