British Columbia BCBid #232387

Procurement of Solar PV and Battery Backup Systems for Cortes Island Fire Halls

This opportunity involves the procurement and installation of solar PV and battery backup systems for two fire halls on Cortes Island, British Columbia, managed by the Strathcona Regional District. - Government Buyer: - Strathcona Regional District (SRD) - Project covers Firehall #1 (Mansons Landing) and Firehall #2 (Whaletown) on Cortes Island - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems - Supply and installation of rechargeable battery backup systems - Integration of new systems with existing automatic backup generators at both fire halls - Electric power system construction services for installation and integration - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific quantities, brands, or part numbers are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Systems must ensure reliable power during outages by using solar PV to generate electricity and charge batteries - Battery systems must supply critical loads during outages, with automatic generator start if batteries are depleted - Project budget is $125,000, split between the two fire halls - No specific OEMs or brands are mandated, allowing for a range of qualified solar and battery manufacturers to compete

Description

The Strathcona Regional District invites qualified contractors to submit proposals for the supply and installation of grid-tied solar PV and battery backup systems at two fire hall facilities on Cortes Island, BC. The systems will be integrated with existing automatic backup generators to ensure reliable power during outages. The project includes Firehall #1 at Mansons Landing with a budget of $75,000 and Firehall #2 at Whaletown with a budget of $50,000. Proposals must be submitted by August 28, 2026, and enquiries are due by August 20, 2026.

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