CanadaBuys #RFP-08-26

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

This opportunity involves the procurement and installation of renewable energy systems for emergency services on Cortes Island, BC. - Government Buyer: - Strathcona Regional District (SRD) - Project covers Firehall #1 (Mansons Landing) and Firehall #2 (Whaletown) - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) systems - Supply and installation of battery backup electrical systems - Integration of new systems with existing automatic standby generators at both fire halls - Systems must support normal grid operation, battery charging, and automatic generator start during extended outages - Notable Requirements: - Seamless integration with current generator infrastructure - Ability to supply critical loads during power outages - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are specified - Total project budget is $125,000, split between the two sites

Description

The Strathcona Regional District (SRD) is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors for the supply and installation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery backup electrical systems at two fire hall facilities on Cortes Island, British Columbia. The project includes integration with existing automatic backup generators at both sites. The solar PV arrays will generate power and charge battery banks during normal operation, while the battery banks will supply critical loads during grid outages, with backup generators starting automatically if battery charge falls below a threshold. The two project sites are Firehall #1 at Mansons Landing and Firehall #2 at Whaletown, with budgets of $75,000 and $50,000 respectively.

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