North Carolina Orange County Civic Plus #RFP 367-OC5489

Turnkey Solar Photovoltaic Installation for Three Orange County Facilities

Orange County, NC is seeking a turnkey solution for solar photovoltaic installations at three county facilities. - Government Buyer: - Orange County Finance and Administrative Services Department, Purchasing - OEMs and Vendors: - SEG (solar modules) - SolarEdge (inverters, optimizers) - PanelClaw (racking system) - Eaton, Square-D, GE (electrical equipment) - Products/Services Requested: - Photovoltaic solar systems for: - Solid Waste Administration Building: 96 SEG-595-BTA-BG modules (57.12 kW DC / 34.6 kW AC), 2 SolarEdge SE17.3KUS inverters, 96 SolarEdge C651U optimizers, PanelClaw FR10 racking, electrical equipment - Richard E. Whitted Human Services Center: 241 SEG-595-BTA-BG modules (143.4 kW DC / 100 kW AC), 1 SolarEdge SE100KUS inverter, 241 SolarEdge C651U optimizers, PanelClaw FR10 racking, electrical equipment - Sportsplex Fieldhouse: 584 SEG-595-BTA-BG modules (347.48 kW DC / 240 kW AC), 2 SolarEdge SE120KUS inverters, 584 SolarEdge C651U optimizers, PanelClaw FR10 racking, electrical equipment - Turnkey services: design, procurement, installation, startup, commissioning - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must be licensed in North Carolina and have NABCEP certified PV installers - Payment and performance bonds required - Detailed mounting and electrical specifications - Advance notice required for facility shutdowns during electrical connections - Compliance with living wage, E-Verify, civil rights, safety record, and insurance requirements

Description

This solicitation is for the design, purchase, and installation of photovoltaic solar systems at three Orange County locations: the Solid Waste Administration Building in Chapel Hill, Richard E. Whitted Human Services in Hillsborough, and the Sportsplex Fieldhouse in Hillsborough, NC. The project includes all necessary wiring, conduits, disconnects, and other materials for a complete turnkey installation. Bidders must comply with North Carolina laws regulating general contracting and hold the appropriate licenses for projects over $50,000. The bid opening is scheduled for October 22, 2026.

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