61--INSTALL PV SOLAR SYSTEM AT EL ABANICO

The contract involves the design and installation of a complete off-grid photovoltaic (PV) solar power system at the Outworks Restroom, a historic structure within Fort San Cristobal in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service. The project requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, permits, supervision, and incidental costs necessary to deliver a system capable of providing approximately 50 amps of electrical service, including battery storage and an inverter, with all components properly labeled per the National Electrical Code. The system must be roof-mounted in an approved location and connected via a 50-amp service to the restroom’s distribution panel. Critical deliverables include stamped structural calculations and electrical drawings signed by a Professional Engineer licensed in Puerto Rico, as-built documentation, one-line diagrams, permit closeout records, a written commissioning report, operations and maintenance manuals, emergency shutdown procedures, and staff training. All work must comply with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, National Park Service preservation policies, the National Historic Preservation Act, Puerto Rico Building Code, ANSI A10.6, NFPA codes, OSHA regulations, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. The contract is a firm-fixed price arrangement, with pricing encompassing engineering, mobilization, bonding, insurance, overhead, profit, and all associated costs, and requires a detailed cost breakdown for both prime and subcontractor elements. The period of performance spans from August 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, with completion required within 240 calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed. Offers must be submitted electronically by July 10, 2026, by 5:00 PM local time, using the SF-1442 form and a proposal structured into three sections addressing technical approach, past performance using the prescribed questionnaire, and detailed cost data, all within a 20-page limit formatted in PDF with specific font, margin, and layout requirements. Proposals must include evidence of active SAM registration, and the contractor must maintain a site superintendent who is a direct employee of the prime contractor with no exceptions allowed. Mandatory requirements include 100% performance and payment bonds, liability insurance naming the National Park Service as the insured party, and strict adherence to a text-messaging ban while operating vehicles. Invoicing must be processed electronically through the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform, with payment tied to