Cedar Rapids Ionwave #PUR0626-356 Addendum 3

Cedar Rapids Seeks Solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems via 20-Year Power Purchase Agreement

The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking a contractor to provide, install, operate, and maintain Solar Photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at four city-owned facilities through a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). - Government Buyer: - City of Cedar Rapids City Manager's Office - Project Scope: - Design, installation, operation, and maintenance of solar PV and BESS at Northwest Recreation Center, Central Fire Station, Animal Care & Control, and Westside Library - Contractor will own the systems and sell electricity to the city at fixed rates under a 20-year PPA - Guaranteed minimum annual energy production required - Compliance with safety and structural standards, including OSHA 10 - Interconnection and net metering agreements with Alliant Energy (utility provider) - Innovative system designs and detailed operations & maintenance (O&M) plans encouraged - Contractor responsible for all engineering, design, financing, construction, permitting, and insurance - Ongoing O&M services, including regular and post-severe weather inspections - OEMs and Vendors: - Alliant Energy (utility provider for interconnection) - No specific solar or battery OEMs named; open to all qualified providers - Products/Services Requested: - Solar PV systems (site-specific, no part numbers or quantities specified) - Battery Energy Storage Systems (site-specific, no part numbers or quantities specified) - Power Purchase Agreement services (electricity purchase at fixed $/kWh and $/kW rates) - Engineering, design, financing, construction, permitting, and O&M services - Notable Requirements: - Ability to meet federal incentive qualification timelines (Inflation Reduction Act) - Consideration of operating leases for certain sites - Contractor must coordinate all utility interconnections and net metering - Systems must be designed for long-term cost savings and enhanced power resiliency

Description

The City of Cedar Rapids is soliciting sealed proposals electronically for the procurement and installation of Solar & Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at several city properties. The project involves entering into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for electricity generated from onsite hosted photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage systems. The scope includes interconnection and net metering agreements with Alliant Energy and aims to achieve cost savings, qualify for Inflation Reduction Act incentives, and enhance power supply resiliency at select locations. Key properties include the Northwest Recreation Center, Central Fire Station, Animal Care & Control, and Westside Library.

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