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Salinas ESPC ESA

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The United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service seeks to establish a firm fixed-rate Energy Savings Performance Contract - Energy Sales Agreement with a single contractor to supply electricity generated from onsite photovoltaic systems at the Crop Improvement and Protection Research Laboratory in Salinas, California. The contract covers two distinct campuses, each with separate electrical connections and meters managed by PG&E. The contractor is responsible, at their own cost, for the complete design, engineering, construction, permitting, and installation of the solar PV systems, including any necessary upgrades to the USDA distribution system and electrical services as required by PG&E interconnection studies or regulatory codes. This effort is structured as a service contract under the ESPC authority, requiring the contractor to guarantee annual cost savings and provide performance verification throughout the contract term. The USDA will evaluate proposals based on best value, emphasizing technical compliance and timely delivery rather than solely on price. The contract mandates adherence to ESPC requirements, including annual measurement and verification of energy savings and performance guarantees. The work will be performed at two locations in Salinas, California: the main CIPRU campus and Spence Field. All inquiries regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the designated contract specialist via email. The government aims to select a contractor that not only meets or exceeds the technical criteria but also delivers sustained energy and cost efficiencies over the life of the contract.

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USDA seeks contractor for solar PV design, installation, and guaranteed energy savings at Salinas campuses.

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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pwa Aao Acq/per PropView Agency

NAICS

221114 - Solar Electric Power Generation View NAICS

Place of Performance

Salinas, CA, 93905, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pwa Aao Acq/per Prop
Contacts1 person available
OfficeALBANY, CA, 94710, USA
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Department Of Agriculture → USDA Ars Pwa Aao Acq/per Prop
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Office AddressALBANY, CA, 94710, USA
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Jeffery A. RidenourContract Specialist
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The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS) intends to enter into a firm fixed-rate Energy Savings Performance Contract - Energy Sales Agreement (ESPC-ESA) with a single Contractor for the purchase of electricity generated from onsite PV systems located at the Crop Improvement and Protection Research Laboratory (CIPRU) in Salinas, California. For CIPRU, there are two physically separate campuses, each with its own electrical connection to PG&E and associated meters, accounts, and sub-stations. The Contractor, at its own expense, shall furnish all engineering, design, construction, personnel, supervision, facilities, permitting, materials, equipment, transportation, supplies, USDA distribution system impact study and all resulting upgrade requirements, all electrical service and telemetry upgrades required by PG&E based on results of the their interconnection studies or other requirements, by code or by need to accommodate proposed arrays and services necessary to install, operate and maintain on-site solar PV systems capable of performing the requirements of the attached Statement of Work and in accordance with all solicitation and contract terms and conditions provided therein over the life of the contract period. This acquisition is structured as a service contract (with a construction component) under the ESPC authority, 42 USC 8287 and FAR Part 41 � 41.102---Applicability (b)(7). The selected Contractor must meet all ESPC authority requirements, including the requirement that there be annual cost savings, a performance guarantee and annual measurement and verification. The current and forecasted electricity �Price to Beat� for each project site. Address ALL questions in WRITING to the issuing office via email to jeffery.ridenour@usda.gov. No telephone inquiries will be accepted. The government expects to achieve best value from the selection of the offeror providing the �best value� to the Government which may not necessarily be the proposal offering the lowest price nor the highest technically scored. Therefore, the government will select the best valued offer meeting or exceeding all technical specifications (including delivery date) that is responsive to the terms and conditions outlined in this solicitation. Place of Delivery USDA ARS PWA CIPRU Main Campus: 1636 E. Alisal Street Salinas, CA. 93905 Spence Field: 1576 Old Stage Road Salinas, CA. 93905

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