Butte-Silver Bow Library Solar Project

The City‑County of Butte‑Silver Bow is soliciting bids to design, supply, install, and commission a custom solar photovoltaic (PV) system for the Butte‑Silver Bow Library. The contractor must provide all materials (solar panels, inverters, mounting hardware, wiring, disconnects, enclosures, etc.), perform all labor to integrate the system with the building’s electrical service, obtain all necessary permits, and ensure compliance with IEEE standards, the National Electrical Code, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The successful bidder must also furnish performance and labor‑and‑material payment bonds equal to 100 % of the contract price, maintain required insurance coverages, and adhere to Montana prevailing‑wage rules. Bids must be accompanied by a 10 % security (cash, certified check, or bid bond) and be submitted by 4:00 PM on 5 Oct 2026. The contract is expected to be awarded on 21 Oct 2026, with substantial completion required by 31 Dec 2026 (approximately 71 days after award). • Scope: complete design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a solar PV array for the library. • Materials: PV panels, inverters, mounting structures, conduit, wiring, disconnects, enclosures, and related electrical equipment. • Services: all labor, permitting, inspections, warranty documentation, as‑built drawings, and post‑installation support. • Bonds & Security: 10 % bid security; 100 % performance and labor‑and‑material payment bonds. • Insurance: required public liability, workers’ compensation, and commercial general liability (minimum limits specified). • Schedule: award 21 Oct 2026; substantial completion by 31 Dec 2026; final payment 30 days after final completion. • Evaluation: lowest responsible bidder meeting all qualifications, including Montana contractor registration and pre‑qualification by Northwestern Energy.