Opportunity

British Columbia BCBid #233628

Solar PV and Battery Backup System Installation for Cortes Island Firehalls

Posted

August 31, 2026

Respond By

October 01, 2026

Identifier

233628

NAICS

238210

Strathcona Regional District is seeking proposals for the supply and installation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery backup systems at two fire hall facilities on Cortes Island, British Columbia. - Government Buyer: - Strathcona Regional District - Project sites: Mansons Landing Fire Hall and Whaletown Fire Hall - Products/Services Requested: - Supply and installation of solar PV systems - Supply and installation of battery backup electrical systems - Integration of new systems with existing automatic standby generators - Project Budgets: - Mansons Landing Fire Hall: $75,000 - Whaletown Fire Hall: $50,000 - Unique Requirements: - Systems must be grid-tied and provide seamless backup power during outages - Integration with existing generators is mandatory - Proposals must acknowledge all addenda and comply with submission requirements - No specific OEMs, brands, or part numbers are mentioned in the solicitation - Bidders are responsible for delivery and compliance with all requirements

Description

This solicitation is for the supply and installation of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery backup electrical systems at two fire hall facilities on Cortes Island, BC. The project includes integration with existing automatic standby generators at both sites. Solar PV will generate power and charge batteries during normal operation, while batteries and backup generators will supply critical loads during outages. The two fire halls involved are located at Mansons Landing and Whaletown with respective budgets of $75,000 and $50,000. Proposals must be submitted electronically or in sealed packages by October 1, 2026, and must acknowledge all addenda.

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