Ames Ionwave #2026-103 Addendum 1

City of Ames Seeks Design and Installation of Solar PV Systems for 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: - Project Overview - Two sites: Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center (approx. 17,000 sq. ft. roof) and Steven L. Schainker Plaza (approx. 2,000 sq. ft. roof) - City will own, operate, and maintain the systems - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified solar PV manufacturers and integrators - Products & Services Requested - Design and installation of non-penetrating (Site A) and penetrating (Site B) roof-mounted solar PV systems - Site A: Non-penetrating mount to protect rubber roof and prevent corrosion from pool exhaust - Site B: Penetrating mount allowed; avoid polycarbonate overhang - Maximize solar generation using available roof space - Inverters must meet 2023 NEC standards - Conduit and electrical work included - Web-based system monitoring solution (turnkey) - Project financial analysis and rebate/incentive support - Optional operations and maintenance (O&M) service plan for up to five years - Notable Requirements - Minimum 10-year production guarantee and 25-year equipment warranty - Compliance with federal tax credit requirements, including Prohibited Foreign Entity Restrictions - Detailed technical and financial modeling required in proposals - No bonding or prevailing wage requirements - Local Consideration Program: 1% preference for local businesses - Adherence to established onsite safety standards - Place of Performance - Fitch Family Indoor Aquatic Center, 115 N. Elm Ave., Ames, IA - Steven L. Schainker Plaza, 510 Clark Ave, Ames, IA - Evaluation Criteria - Cost effectiveness, technical approach, experience, and alignment with City renewable energy and cost reduction goals

Description

The City of Ames, Iowa is soliciting proposals from qualified and experienced solar photovoltaic firms for the design and installation of roof-mount solar projects at two City-owned facilities: 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. The project includes a non-penetrating roof mount system for Site A and a penetrating roof mount for Site B, with the goal to maximize electricity generation using available roof space.

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