Solar Panels at YWCA Hartford Region

YWCA Hartford Region is requesting sealed bids for solar panel installation on the existing flat roof of its two-story office building at 135 Broad Street, Hartford, Connecticut, with bids due September 30, 2026 at noon and an optional site walkthrough on September 16. The project is 100% state-funded through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development and is subject to mandatory Connecticut set-asides: 25% of total contract value with DAS-certified small businesses and 6.25% with DAS-certified minority-, women-, and/or disabled-owned businesses. Bidders must demonstrate good faith efforts to meet these subcontractor goals and comply with Connecticut prevailing wage requirements.

The scope includes debris removal, roof preparation, installation of a 23.10 KWDC / 20.00 KWAC solar system using SWelect Solar 550W modules and two Solaredge SE10K US inverters at 208V across five designated roof zones, electrical connections to existing basement panels, and coordination with existing rooftop HVAC, plumbing vents, and roof drains. The contractor must obtain all necessary permits from the City of Hartford, provide a manufacturer's warranty of at least 20 years plus minimum installation warranty, and maintain the building operational during installation with work confined to Monday–Friday business hours. All installation work must comply with solar panel manufacturer specifications, roofing system warranties, and TremPly TPO walkway requirements.

The contractor must execute AIA Document A107-2007 and submit a 5% bid bond from a Connecticut-licensed surety, performance and labor/material bonds, and an AIA Document A305 Contractor's Qualification Statement demonstrating New England roofing experience. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 each-occurrence commercial general liability, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $1,000,000 umbrella liability, and builder's risk coverage naming YWCA Hartford Region and the State of Connecticut as additional insureds. Payment is on AIA terms with 5% retainage; no mobilization or materials payments are made. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder. Questions are due September 21 at 1:00 PM. Bids remain valid for 90 days after opening.