Durham Public Schools Apptegy #179-2122-621-LF-SOLAR

Durham Public Schools Solicits Turnkey 100 kW Solar PV System for Lyons Farm Elementary

Durham Public Schools is seeking proposals for the design, supply, and installation of a 100 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Lyons Farm Elementary School. - Government Buyer: - Durham Public Schools, Purchasing Department - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - SolarEdge (inverters) - Hanwha Q-Cells (solar modules) - JA Solar (solar modules) - S-5! (mounting hardware) - Bidders: Eagle Solar & Light, Southern Energy Management, 8M Solar - Products/Services Requested: - 100 kW DC/AC solar PV system - Solar modules with at least 20% efficiency - 100 kW AC inverter (SolarEdge specified) - Mounting hardware (Flush S-5! Clamps, non-penetrating for standing seam metal roof) - Web-based monitoring with module-level production detail - 2-to-1 module to optimizer ratio - Single inverter (no micro-inverters) - 5-year kWh production guarantee - Labor, permitting, and turnkey installation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Installation on a new standing seam metal, south-facing roof with no roof penetrations - Compliance with Duke Energy Solar Rebate Program - Vendors must provide equipment specifications, payback/ROI calculations, and installation schedule - System must interconnect at 480Y/277V - Digital proposal submissions via the Interactive Purchasing System (IPS) are preferred - Compliance with federal guidelines if federal funds are used

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by Durham Public Schools for a solar project identified as RFP# 179-2122-621-LF-SOLAR. The procurement involves furnishing and delivering a solar photovoltaic system with associated equipment and services. The project includes installation, permitting, and compliance with federal guidelines when federal funds are used. Proposals were due by March 22, 2022, with a public bid opening on the same day. The solicitation includes multiple attachments such as bid advertisement, legal notice, questions and answers, and bid tabulation documents.

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