Clark Public Utilities Procureware #B723

Clark Public Utilities Solicits Turnkey 180 kW Rooftop Solar PV System for Port of Ridgefield

Clark Public Utilities is seeking qualified contractors to design, supply, and install a 180 kW DC rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system at the Port of Ridgefield, as part of its Community Solar program. - Government Buyer: - Clark Public Utilities (Public Utility District No. 1 of Clark County) - Offices: Construction Services Department and Purchasing Department, Ed Fischer Operations Center - Products and Equipment Requested: - 180 kW DC rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system - Includes UL-certified PV modules, inverters, mounting systems, balance of systems, and all required electrical components - Meter sockets (single-phase: U121314 or 124TB; three-phase: 127TB or 121413) - CT Meter Base - EUSERC 339 (part numbers: 6019-HAL, 6019-HEL, 6067-HAL, 6067-HEEL) - Guard posts (bollards) for transformer protection - Services Requested: - Turnkey engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) for the PV system - System design (including PE-stamped diagrams and calculations) - Permitting and inspection coordination - Installation compliant with NEC and OSHA standards - Utility interconnection and commissioning - Site restoration and final walk-through - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Structural analysis to confirm rooftop load capacity - Compliance with Clark Public Utilities' commercial electric service standards - All PV system components must be UL-certified and meet NEC/local code requirements - Submission of a bid bond and provision of safety documentation - Coordination with utility for interconnection and inspections - Estimated Contract Value: - Approximately $450,000 (excluding WA State sales tax) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated; opportunity is open to all qualified manufacturers and contractors - Potential Competitors: - Regional and national solar PV manufacturers and EPC contractors (e.g., SunPower, First Solar, Canadian Solar, Tesla, REC Solar, Trina Solar, Q CELLS) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Port of Ridgefield, 5645 S 11th St Building A, Ridgefield, WA 98642 - Contracting and utility offices in Vancouver, WA - Period of Performance: - Work to begin upon Notice to Proceed - Substantial Completion required within 180 days; Final Completion within 90 days after Substantial Completion

Description

This solicitation is for the design, supply, and installation of a photovoltaic (PV) system on the rooftop of a building at the Port of Ridgefield, located at 5645 S 11th St Building A. The PV system shall have an aggregate DC nameplate capacity of 180 kW. The project is part of the Clark Public Utilities Community Solar at the Port of Ridgefield Program. Bids must be submitted by June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

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