North Carolina eVP #345-06/23/2026

Engineering Services for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems at CFPUA Facilities

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in Wilmington, NC is seeking engineering consulting services for the design and contract administration of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at three facilities. - Government Buyer: - Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA), Wilmington, NC - Project Scope: - Design and contract administration for ground-mounted solar PV and 3-day capacity BESS at: - Collections Administrative Building (140.4 kW DC) - Collections Garage (13.72 kW DC) - Raw Water Well A (87.75 kW DC) - Services Requested: - Professional engineering consulting for evaluation, design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and support for federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) Section 48E compliance - Coordination with utility (Duke Energy Progress) for interconnection - Support for maximizing ITC eligibility and compliance with relevant codes (NEC, NC Building Codes, NC Fire Code) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Ground-mounted systems must use earth anchors or ground screws to minimize stormwater impacts - Coordination with existing diesel generators - Firms must demonstrate experience with similar projects, staff qualifications, and regulatory compliance (including NABCEP credentials) - Insurance and registration requirements apply - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified engineering firms with relevant experience

Description

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) requests statements of qualifications from consulting engineering firms for design and contract administration services to install solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at select CFPUA facilities in Wilmington, NC. The project aims to qualify for the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and includes evaluation, design, permitting, bidding assistance, construction administration, and ITC application support. The systems will be ground-mounted and designed to accommodate existing standby power sources. The selected firm must meet a schedule to complete construction by December 31, 2027.

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