New York State Contract Reporter #2136859

Comprehensive Operations & Maintenance Services for 27.1 MW Somers Solar Project (NY)

This opportunity seeks a contractor to provide full-scope operations and maintenance (O&M) services for the Somers Solar Project, a 27.1 MW ground-mounted solar facility in Washington County, NY. - Government Buyer: - Somers Solar, LLC (on behalf of the Power Authority of New York) - OEMs and Key Equipment: - NE Solar: 46,748 photovoltaic modules - Sungrow: 4 SG4400UD-MV inverters, 3 SG31500UD-MV inverters - NexTracker: Horizon racking system - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive O&M services for the solar facility - Includes warranty management, preventative and corrective maintenance, remote monitoring, SCADA and CMMS integration, spares management, and crisis management planning - 24/7 remote operation and monitoring, security, and compliance with NERC/NPCC standards - Vegetation management via rotational sheep grazing, with supplemental mowing as needed - Transition support from construction to operation (onboarding) - Additional services such as snow/ice removal, module cleaning, pest control, drone inspections, and engineering support - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on safety, environmental compliance, and detailed reporting - Annual rotational sheep grazing for vegetation management (agrivoltaic approach) - Compliance with NYISO AGC procedures and integration with SCADA/DAS systems - End-of-contract transition services required - 3% SDVOB and 15% MWBE participation goals - Bidders must use the NYPA ARIBA platform

Description

The New York Power Authority is soliciting proposals to provide all supervision, labor, materials, and equipment necessary for operations and maintenance services for the Somers Solar Project located in the Town of Fort Edwards, New York. The project involves a nominal 27.1 MW / 20 MW ground-mounted solar energy facility using NE Solar modules and Sungrow inverters. The contract term is 5 years, and the project is expected to achieve commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2027. Bidders must use the NYPA website for participation instructions and comply with specified MWBE and SDVOB goals.

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