Opportunity
Oregon Buys #S-X33157-00017870
Design-Build Solar Plus Storage Microgrid for Cascade Locks Fire Station
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
October 01, 2026
Identifier
S-X33157-00017870
NAICS
238210, 221114
This opportunity seeks qualified firms to provide a turn-key solar plus storage microgrid at the Cascade Locks Fire Station in Hood River County, Oregon. - Government Buyer: - City of Cascade Locks (in partnership with Mid-Columbia Economic Development District) - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Q Cells (Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3/BFG solar modules) - Enphase (IQ8P-3P-72-E-US microinverters) - Current Energy Storage (C-BESS 125kW-110kWh battery system) - Products/Services Requested: - 64 kW DC (51 kW AC) solar photovoltaic system - 108 Q Cell Q.PEAK DUO XL-G11S.3/BFG (590W) modules - 108 Enphase IQ8P-3P-72-E-US microinverters - Solar load center, AC disconnect, racking, and associated materials - 125 kW / 110 kWh Current Energy Storage C-BESS battery system - Microgrid controls, DER/load controls, electrical infrastructure upgrades, interconnection, testing, and commissioning - Full-scope design-build services (design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - System must support fire station operations during power outages (islanding capability) - Must provide grid support under normal conditions - Project budget is $612,000 to $654,000 - Completion required by specified deadlines; warranty period of at least five years - Potential for a long-term operations and maintenance contract - Proposals must acknowledge all addenda and register with the City to receive updates
Description
This solicitation is for full-scope design-build services to construct a solar plus solar storage microgrid at the Cascade Locks Fire Station. The system aims to provide resilient on-site power to support facility operations during power outages and offset operating costs. It must also support the larger grid under normal conditions and island itself during emergencies. The project is funded by the City of Cascade Locks with grants from the Oregon Department of Energy.