Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District Planet bids #B26.011.DW

Geotechnical Evaluation and Solar Equipment for Cuyamaca College Solar Project

Cuyamaca College is seeking geotechnical evaluation services to support the installation of a large solar energy system on campus parking lots. - Government Buyer: Cuyamaca Community College District, Cuyamaca College (El Cajon, CA) - OEMs Highlighted: - LG Electronics (LG 405 N2W-A5 solar modules) - Sungrow (SUNGROW ST548KWH-250 batteries, SC250KU battery inverter) - Vendors/Products Requested: - 4,788 LG 405 N2W-A5 solar photovoltaic modules - 19 PVI 60TL inverters, 1 PVI 50TL inverter, 9 PVI 36TL inverters, 3 PVI 28TL inverters - 5 Sungrow ST548KWH-250 battery units (totaling 2,740 kWh) - Sungrow SC250KU battery inverter - Services Requested: - Geotechnical evaluation including soil sampling, seismic analysis, foundation recommendations, and construction observation for solar module installation - Asbestos survey and inspection services for multiple campus buildings (no procurement quantities specified) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Evaluation must address foundation design for drilled or driven piles and concrete equipment pads - Compliance with detailed geotechnical, seismic, and environmental findings - Asbestos survey findings must be considered for any construction or renovation work - No specific contract duration or option years are stated for the geotechnical evaluation; the solar project is a major campus infrastructure upgrade.

Description

The District Services Complex Relocation project involves renovating the existing Cuyamaca Building A, which consists of three buildings, to relocate District staff from Grossmont College to Cuyamaca College. The project also includes renovating two existing buildings, the B Annex trailers, to house District Facilities, Risk Management, and the Personnel Commissioning. Renovations will include new finishes, furniture power connections, light fixtures, HVAC units, access controls, IT/AV upgrades, landscaping, exterior painting, and site work. This is a non-DSA project requiring a B license, with an estimated value of $7.3 million and a duration of 155 calendar days. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 13, 2026, and the bid response deadline is August 4, 2026.

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