Award
Johnson County Community College 26-189
Agrivoltaics & Ecovoltaics System
Recipient
MC Power
Awarded
June 18, 2026
Identifier
26-189
The awards include a contract for the design, installation, and construction of ground-mounted agrivoltaic and ecovoltaic solar systems at Johnson County Community College (JCCC). The projects involve multiple vendors and manufacturers, including BBN Architects Inc., Smith & Boucher Engineers, SMA America, Midwest Agrivoltaic System, Cromwell Solar, SunSmart Technologies, and MC Power. The products awarded encompass monocrystalline PV modules, array framing, utility-interactive inverters, electrical components, and mounting structures, with specific capacities such as 100 kW and 140 kW for the solar arrays. Notable contract requirements include system warranties up to 25 years, seismic qualification, and compliance with NEC standards. The locations are on the JCCC campus in Overland Park, KS, with detailed site plans and specifications. The procurement process involved pre-proposal conferences, detailed submittals, and addendums. The award justification cites the most responsive and responsible bidder, MC Power, among other firms. The period of performance is anticipated to commence around mid-2026, with project completion by late 2026.
Description
Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish a contract for an agrivoltaics & ecovoltaics system on the (renamed) Stu Shafers Open Petal Farm. This ground-mount system is for the practice of co-locating both agricultural production and solar energy generation on the same plot of land. It will place elevated solar panels over crops and pollinator habitats.