Alberta Purchasing #2026RFP0039

University of Calgary RFP for Mobile Containerized Solar Microgrid System

The University of Calgary is seeking proposals for a mobile, containerized solar microgrid system tailored for Northern Alberta's cold climate. - Government Buyer: - University of Calgary - Products and Services Requested: - Fully integrated, containerized solar microgrid system - Mobile container unit (platform-based or insulated shipping container) - Insulation suitable for extreme cold - Housing for electrical components, battery storage, and control systems - Solar photovoltaic system - 10-20 rooftop panels, each rated 400W–500W - Mounting hardware, wiring, combiner boxes - Remote data acquisition and monitoring system - Battery energy storage system - 40 kWh usable energy, 5 kW continuous output - Bidders to provide technical comparisons and pricing for flooded lead-acid (FLA), lithium iron phosphate (LFP), and other alternatives - Battery management system, safety disconnects, ventilation - Integrated control and electrical panel - AC/DC wiring, breakers, surge protection, metering - Hybrid operation (solar plus grid/generator) - Automatic transfer switching, remote monitoring capability - Optional components - Flatbed mover for container relocation - Transportation to University of Calgary - Unique Requirements: - System must be suitable for extreme cold climates - Bidders are encouraged to propose optimal container sizes and battery technologies - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders should recommend best-fit solutions - Quantities and Part Numbers: - 1 containerized microgrid system - 10-20 solar panels (400W–500W each) - 1 battery energy storage system (40 kWh usable, 5 kW output) - 1 integrated control panel - Optional flatbed mover and transportation

Description

The University of Calgary is seeking proposals for a fully integrated, containerized solar microgrid system designed for deployment in Northern Alberta's cold climate. The system should include a mobile container unit housing all electrical components, a solar photovoltaic system with 10-20 rooftop panels, a battery energy storage system with 40 kWh usable energy, and an integrated control and electrical panel supporting hybrid operation. Optional components include a flatbed mover for container relocation and transportation to the University. The solicitation requires submission through Merx by the specified deadline.

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