Cape Fear Public Utility Authority Civicplus #1247

Engineering Services for Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System Design and Administration

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) in Wilmington, NC is seeking professional engineering consulting services for the design and contract administration of ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at multiple utility 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 three facilities: - Collections Administrative Building: 140.4 kW DC solar PV, 3-day BESS - Collections Garage: 13.72 kW DC solar PV, 3-day BESS - Raw Water Well A: 87.75 kW DC solar PV, 3-day BESS - Services include: - System sizing, site evaluation, and technical specifications - Permitting and regulatory compliance (NEC, NC Building Codes, utility interconnection) - Bidding assistance and construction administration - Support for federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Clean Energy (Section 48E) elective pay applications - Systems must integrate with existing standby diesel generators - Mounting must minimize stormwater impacts (earth anchors or ground screws required) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is for engineering services only - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience with similar solar PV and BESS projects - Familiarity with federal tax credit application processes - Compliance with all relevant codes and interconnection requirements

Description

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority (CFPUA) is soliciting 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 deadline for submission is July 23, 2026, with no pre-bid meeting scheduled.

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