Solar Photovoltiac Power Generation

The City of Columbia is seeking proposals from qualified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction firms to design and construct an elevated solar array at the Columbia Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project aims to create a 2.1 MW DC (1.4 MW AC) maximum solar canopy to offset a portion of the current energy usage. The project must meet various requirements, including prevailing wage and apprenticeship, Davis-Bacon and Related Acts, Build America, Buy America Act, and Domestic Content requirements. • The project requires a minimum of 13 feet elevation due to flood plain concerns. • The project must start construction by July 4, 2026, and be placed in service by December 31, 2030. • The project must meet the provisions of 2 CFR 200 Appendix II and abide by EPA General Grant Terms and Conditions. • The City of Columbia has implemented an overall citywide 15% goal to encourage socially and economically disadvantaged business participation. • The project is partially funded through Federal Financial Assistance, and respondents must comply with BABA requirements.