RFP 27-0007 Generator-Mobile Battery Storage System

The City of Galax, Virginia, is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-0007 for a turnkey Mobile Battery Energy Storage System (MBESS) to enhance emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure continuity. The required solution must include a trailer-mounted battery system with an integrated Energy Management System (EMS) and Battery Management System (BMS), featuring a continuous power output between 20 kW and 100 kW and a usable battery capacity between 70 kWh and 150 kWh. Technical specifications require at least two 120V, 20A outlets and one 208V or 480V, 60A outlet, with the system being a Green Grid 90k MBESS or an equivalent. The selected vendor will be responsible for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and testing of the equipment, as well as providing operator training and maintenance recommendations. This fixed-price contract is funded in whole or in part by a Community Oriented Resilient Energy (CORE) Grant and is contingent upon annual appropriations by the City Council. Proposals must be submitted by September 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM to the City of Galax Municipal Building or via eVA. Submissions must include a completed bid form, three references, and a substitute W-9 form. Award will be granted to the offeror deemed most advantageous to the City, based on criteria including the project implementation schedule and the vendor's relevant experience from the past two years. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including $1,000,000 in general and automobile liability, and provide a one-year guarantee against defects from the date of final written acceptance.