Roof-integrated solar array installation

This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Saline Area Schools in Michigan to obtain proposals from qualified contractors to provide a comprehensive installation of a 540 kW AC (757.35 kW DC) Roof-Integrated Solar Array for the Saline Middle School, located in Washtenaw County. The project requires the installation of photovoltaic modules, inverters, electrical balance of system, and commissioning, adhering to NEC 2023 code requirements and IEEE 1547-2018 compliant inverter protection settings. The project timeline is estimated at 6-12 months following receipt of full payment. Proposals are due on April 9, 2024 at 2 PM local time, and the School District anticipates awarding the contract on April 23, 2024 with work to commence around July 15, 2024 and be substantially complete by October 1, 2024. The RFP includes a base project and an alternate bid for a reduced system size with a zero-export configuration. Contractors must submit pricing for both and include all labor, equipment, subcontractor costs, overhead, and bonds. Contractors must also provide evidence of their qualifications, references for similar projects, and comply with prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The project is funded by local sources, and the RFP does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP states that the School District reserves the right to select one or more contractors and will make the final award decision based on the best value to the district, but does not provide any specific award values or budget ranges.