Solar Services - Eagleville Campus

Montgomery County is soliciting proposals for the design, installation, and maintenance of solar arrays at the Eagleville Campus to supply approximately 95 percent of the campus electricity needs, totaling 6,800 MWH annually. The County seeks to establish a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) utilizing FEOC-compliant equipment, with a preference for equipment meeting Build America Buy America requirements under the Inflation Reduction Act. The scope of work includes conducting structural and geotechnical assessments, managing permitting and interconnection with PECO, and performing final commissioning, which must include drone thermal imaging. The selected firm will be required to coordinate with an existing professional engineering consultant, and approximately 160,000 dollars in remaining federal grant funding may be available to support specific services. Award decisions will be based on a best value determination, evaluating technical qualifications, experience with at least five similar commercial-scale projects, and financial terms including the PPA supply rate and a 25-year cash flow estimate. Proposals must be submitted via the Bonfire portal as separate technical and cost volumes, accompanied by a W-9 and completed certifications in Appendix A. Because the project involves federal funding, the contractor must adhere to a Federal Grant Addendum, which mandates strict record retention, audit compliance, and adherence to federal nondiscrimination and civil rights laws. Additionally, all personnel working on the Eagleville Campus must pass background checks conducted by the MCCF.