23WHM SGL203 Solar Panel Installation

The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) has issued a solicitation (No. 6100065016) seeking bids from qualified solar energy developers to design, construct, and commission a fully off-grid, roof-mounted solar photovoltaic system at State Game Lands No. 203 in Marshall Township, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The project scope encompasses a turnkey installation of a 7 kW solar array coupled with a lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) battery storage system capable of providing approximately 9 kWh of daily storage and generating around 7,500 kWh annually. Bidders must demonstrate experience with solar design and installation, provide detailed technical proposals, and ensure compliance with applicable standards such as NEC 2017+, UL 1741, IEEE 1547, and OSHA regulations. The system hardware must consist of commercial off-the-shelf components, including NABCEP-certified installers, and meet warranty and workmanship requirements. The project also involves securing all necessary permits, with the PGC having already obtained the L&I building permit. Award of the contract will be through a best-value trade-off evaluation process considering technical merit, bidder qualifications, and price, with submission due electronically via the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal by December 11, 2025. The selected contractor must provide a performance bond amounting to 100% of the contract price and comply with Pennsylvania labor laws, including prevailing wage requirements, affirmed through a mandatory Worker Protection and Investment Certification. The contract term spans from December 2025 to June 2026, with final system acceptance contingent upon meeting performance guarantees and site inspections at the installation location. Communication with PGC staff is strictly limited to designated contacts to avoid conflicts of interest, and bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including resumes, equipment cut sheets, system designs, and bid summary spreadsheets. The contract will likely be fixed-price and executed under Pennsylvania state procurement guidelines, emphasizing sustainable energy deployment on state-owned lands.