178th Wing Base Microgrid Construction

The Ohio Air National Guard is seeking a contractor to construct a base-wide microgrid at the Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base in Ohio. The project includes the design, installation, and integration of a PV solar array, a battery electric storage system, two natural gas generators, and all associated controls, switchgear, and infrastructure. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price lump-sum contract awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The project is set aside 100% for small businesses, and the magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Key features of the project include: • The microgrid must be able to operate independently for extended periods in the event of a long-term utility outage. • The system must be compatible with the base's existing Direct Digital Controls (DDC) infrastructure. • The contractor must possess verified experience in power plant or power controls installation. • The contract duration will be 450 calendar days after notice to proceed, including inspection and punch list. • The solicitation will include two option line items: Option 001 for the installation of a solar PV array and associated infrastructure, and Option 002 for the installation of a battery energy storage system and associated infrastructure.