Design/Build Services: Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center Rooftop Solar

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is soliciting proposals for a turnkey design and build installation of a rooftop solar PV project at the Pauline Betz Addie Tennis Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The project involves an anticipated 318 kW-DC solar installation with a substantial completion timeline of 312 calendar days from the written Notice to Proceed. The contract requires the contractor to adhere to the highest quality standards for materials and workmanship, with specific mandates for the preservation of public and private property and strict storage requirements for electrical equipment and materials to ensure quality. Proposals are evaluated through a two-part process where technical submissions must score at least 49 out of 70 points to proceed to the price evaluation. The final award is granted to the highest-ranked, most responsible, and responsive proposer. For contracts exceeding 100,000 dollars, a five percent bid bond is required, along with performance and labor and material payment bonds each totaling 100 percent of the contract amount. Payments are processed within 30 days of approval of a proper invoice, subject to a 90-day retention period following the completion of work. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland, with legal venue in Montgomery County.