Red River College Polytechnic Bonfire #RFP 2026-015

Microgrid Research Testbed Equipment and Integration for RRC Polytech

RRC Polytech is seeking proposals for a comprehensive microgrid research testbed at its Notre Dame Campus. - Government Buyer: - RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) - Equipment Packages Requested: - Industrial microgrid controller with operator HMI/SCADA platform - Includes historian, engineering tools, industrial network equipment, time-synchronization equipment, gateways, and licenses - AC distribution panel forming the common research bus - Features remotely operable protective devices and networked power-quality metering - Two programmable electronic load units (load banks) - For controlled inverter, PCS, and microgrid load testing - Battery energy storage system (BESS) - Includes power conversion system, battery management system, and required certifications - Services Required: - Design, supply, configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, training, and ongoing support - Unique Requirements: - Certification of battery energy storage system - Comprehensive training and ongoing support - Full operational capability for research applications - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; proposals must include all equipment and integration services.

Description

RRC Polytech is seeking proposals for the design, supply, configuration, integration, testing, commissioning, training, and ongoing support of equipment for a behind-the-meter applied microgrid research testbed at Notre Dame Campus. The procurement includes four coordinated equipment packages: an industrial microgrid controller and operator HMI/SCADA platform, an AC distribution panel with protective devices and power-quality metering, two programmable electronic load units for testing, and a battery energy storage system with power conversion and management systems. The project involves comprehensive technical and support services to ensure full operational capability of the microgrid testbed.

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