RFP2026-113 Solar Installation on Tybee Island Marine Science Center

The City of Tybee Island, Georgia, is soliciting proposals under RFP 2026-113 for the installation of a fully functional solar array on the flat roof of the Marine Science Center located at 37 Meddin Drive. The project requires a minimum power output of 42kW, utilizing US-made Q-Cell PV modules with a minimum of 400 Watts per panel and SMA Sunny Boy string inverters. All components must be UL certified and the installation must withstand wind loads of 141 miles per hour. Because the facility has an existing GAF TPO roof system, the selected contractor must be GAF certified and follow a specific six-step process, including pre- and post-installation inspections, to ensure the roof warranty remains valid. Sealed proposals must be submitted to Aleesha Robinson at Tybee Island City Hall by 12:00 PM on November 3, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting and site visit scheduled for October 13, 2026. To be considered responsive, submissions must include a comprehensive set of documents, including a bid bond, W-9, certificate of insurance, and various affidavits regarding E-Verify, SAVE, and debarment. The award will be based on merit rather than the lowest bid. The successful contractor will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100 percent of the total contract amount. Payment terms are net 30, with the City retaining 5 percent of the gross value of completed work until certain project milestones are met.