Opportunity
San Diego Unified School District Planet bids #SV27-0178-23
Preventative Maintenance and Inspection Services for District-Wide Solar Power Systems
Posted
June 23, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
SV27-0178-23
NAICS
238210
San Diego Unified School District is seeking qualified contractors to provide preventative maintenance and inspection services for its photovoltaic (PV) solar power systems across more than 70 district facilities. - Government Buyer: - San Diego Unified School District - Facilities Planning and Construction; Physical Plant Operations; Purchasing and Contracts - OEMs and Monitoring Platforms Referenced: - Also Energy - Engie - Power Factors - SolarEdge - SunPower - SolRen View - Products/Services Requested: - Preventative maintenance and inspection for PV systems, categorized by system size: - 0-100 kW (2 systems) - 101-250 kW (15 systems) - 251-600 kW (4 systems) - Greater than 600 kW (2 systems) - Additional services: - Infrared thermal imaging (minimum 4 panels per site) - Drone inspection (hourly) - Module washing (hourly) - IV curve testing (hourly) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must hold valid California C-10 Electrical and C-46 Solar Contractor Licenses - Compliance with California Department of Industrial Relations registration and prevailing wage laws - All personnel must be trained for commercial PV systems - Detailed technical reporting and recommendations required - Services must be performed district-wide and include operational testing, diagnostics, and monitoring system review - Insurance, background checks, and safety compliance are mandatory
Description
The San Diego Unified School District is soliciting bids from qualified contractors to provide preventative maintenance and inspection services for District-owned photovoltaic solar power systems located throughout the District. The services include preventive maintenance inspections, operational testing, infrared thermal imaging, DC string testing, inverter maintenance, troubleshooting, monitoring system review, and technical reporting. The contract duration is 5 years, starting August 26, 2026. Bidders must submit firm-fixed-price bids electronically by July 22, 2026, and comply with all specified requirements including safety and licensing.