The American Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania requires preventive maintenance services for the photovoltaic system. The services shall result in all systems being serviced under this agreement being in good operational condition when activated. The contractor will perform monthly full maintenance, technical check reports, and permits for the photovoltaic systems, including solar panels, combiner boxes, panels, central mini-computer, and inverters. The contract will be for a period of one year, with a maximum of four one-year optional periods of performance. The contractor shall provide trained technicians to inspect, adjust, and perform scheduled preventive maintenance. The contractor shall also provide all necessary managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel, as well as all transportation, equipment, tools, supplies, and materials required to perform inspection, maintenance, and component replacement as required to maintain the systems in accordance with this work statement.
Some key points to note include:
• The contractor shall perform preventive maintenance as outlined in the Statement of Work.
• The objective of scheduled preventive maintenance is to eliminate system malfunction, breakdown, and deterioration when units are activated/running.
• The contractor shall provide emergency assistance for photovoltaic failure, priced at an hourly rate, within 24 hours of being contacted by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
• The contractor shall submit a typewritten report to the Post Facilities Manager containing system information, pass/fail of each feature and type of component tested, and any comments on system condition.
• The contractor shall provide a post-trip report in English or French, whenever possible, no later than fourteen days after the service visit.