WSU Wenatchee Sunrise Orchard Solar Array

The Board of Regents of Washington State University is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a 0.5-acre solar array at the Sunrise Research Orchard located at 75 Sunrise Court, Rock Island, WA 98850. The project requires full construction including excavation and foundation placement for the racking system, installation of solar panels according to approved drawings, and extension of electrical lines from the existing transformer to the new array. The system is designed to generate electricity for on-site use or to feed surplus power back into the PUD grid, supporting research objectives. Substantial Completion must be achieved within 250 days of the Notice to Proceed, and all bids must be structured around this timeline. The estimated project cost ranges between $1,000,000 and $1,200,000, with a single optional alternate to install an additional solar array over an existing orchard area on site. Bids are due by 2:00 p.m. on August 6, 2026, followed by a virtual bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day. A non-mandatory virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom, and a non-mandatory site walk will occur on July 27, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. The solicitation number is 2371-2025, posted on July 11, 2026, and all proposals must be submitted through the designated public purchase portal. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Craig Cole, reachable at (509) 335-9035 or craig.cole@wsu.edu. This procurement is categorized as a state-level education solicitation under Washington State University’s authority.