Ames Ionwave #2026-103

City of Ames Seeks Design and Installation of Roof-Mounted Solar PV Systems at Two Facilities

The City of Ames, Iowa is seeking qualified solar photovoltaic (PV) firms to design and install roof-mounted solar PV systems at two city-owned facilities. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Iowa (Purchasing Department; Parks and Recreation Department) - Project Scope: - Design and installation of roof-mounted solar PV systems at: - Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (approx. 17,000 sq ft, non-penetrating mount) - Steven L. Schainker Plaza (approx. 2,000 sq ft, penetrating mount) - City will own, operate, and maintain the systems - Turnkey web-based monitoring system required - Optional operations and maintenance (O&M) service plans for up to five years - Products/Services Requested: - Solar PV systems (no specific OEMs or part numbers specified) - O&M service plans (monitoring, maintenance, annual reporting) - Notable Requirements: - Maximize generation using available roof space - 90% kWh performance guarantee for year 1, extending for 25 years - Compliance with NEC, UL, IEEE, NFPA codes - Warranties: 25-year power output (modules), 10-year (inverters/racking), 2-year workmanship - Support for Clean Electricity Investment Credit and Prohibited Foreign Entity Restrictions - Supplier certification for tax credit compliance - Local Consideration Program: 1% preference for local businesses - Proposals must include technical/cost details, schedules, and references for similar projects - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to all qualified solar PV firms.

Description

The City of Ames, Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified solar photovoltaic firms for the design and installation of roof-mounted solar projects at two city-owned facilities: the Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center and Steven L. Schainker Plaza. The City will own, operate, and maintain the equipment. Firms must demonstrate experience in designing, planning, scheduling, permitting, and constructing complete solar systems, provide project financial analysis and rebate support, system monitoring, and onsite safety standards. Proposals are due by April 24, 2026, with a pre-proposal meeting and site visit scheduled for April 9, 2026.

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