20612 - Solar Energy Project - B Avenue, Auburn CA

The County of Placer is seeking sealed proposals from qualified firms to deliver a comprehensive turnkey solar energy project at the site behind the Juvenile Detention Facility in Auburn, California. The project involves replacing an existing fixed tilt solar system that has been fully removed, including underground footings. The new system is expected to have a capacity of approximately 966 kWh and will serve the Juvenile Detention Facility along with two adjacent facilities—the Placer County Animal Services Center and the Auburn Justice Center—under a combined net energy metering arrangement (NEM2A). Responding firms are required to submit cost proposals that include multiple purchase options such as direct purchase, lease/purchase, and power purchase agreements, allowing the County to select the most fiscally advantageous arrangement. The solicitation, identified by the number 0797f89d-9903-4e10-a3bf-fc6cb762aba3, was posted on June 24, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for August 4, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between 1.5 million and 3 million dollars, and the project falls under NAICS code 221114, which pertains to solar energy systems. The project emphasizes a comprehensive scope that includes engineering, procurement, construction, permitting, connection, operation, and maintenance of the solar energy system. Additional bid documentation provides detailed exhibits on scope of work, project maps, fire and traffic control plans, and other related requirements, ensuring bidders have access to all necessary information to prepare their proposals effectively.