New York State Contract Reporter #2138186

Town of Ulysses Ground-Mounted Solar PV System Design and Installation Solicitation

The Town of Ulysses in Tompkins County, NY is seeking qualified solar energy contractors to design, procure, install, and commission a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Town Barn site. - Government Buyer: - Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, NY - Office: Town Clerk's Office - Project Scope: - Design, engineering, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a ground-mounted solar PV system - Target system size: 44.5 kW DC nominal capacity - Expected annual generation: 45,852 kWh - Funded by NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grant and NY-Sun program incentives - Key Products and Requirements: - Tier 1 solar panels (minimum 20% efficiency, IEC 61215/61730 certified, 25-year linear performance warranty) - UL 1741 SB certified string inverters or power optimizers (minimum 10-year warranty) - Engineered, corrosion-resistant racking system (10-year structural warranty) - Electrical balance of system components: DC/AC combiners, disconnect switches, surge protection, monitoring system - Services Requested: - Complete system design and engineering, including electrical upgrades - Permitting and interconnection applications - Turnkey installation, site preparation, grading, start-up, testing, and commissioning - Two-year comprehensive system warranty and training for Town personnel - Optional extended Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreement - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with New York State prevailing wage laws - System must comply with local zoning and NYSERDA requirements - No specific OEMs named; open to all qualified solar PV system vendors and contractors - Completion required by end of 2027; two-phase approach with post-installation warranty

Description

The Town of Ulysses, Tompkins County, New York is soliciting proposals from qualified solar energy contractors for the design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at 3888 Colegrove Road, Trumansburg, NY 14886. This public works contract is subject to New York State prevailing wage requirements and funded by a NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities grant and NY-Sun program incentives. Installation must be completed by December 31, 2027. An optional pre-bid site visit is scheduled for August 27, 2026, and proposals are due by September 30, 2026.

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