Solar Photovoltaic System Installation

Delaware State University is seeking a qualified vendor to design, supply, install, and commission a grid‑tied solar photovoltaic (PV) system across its campus. The contract is a turnkey, design‑build effort valued at approximately $1 million, with a three‑year performance period and a minimum two‑year workmanship warranty. The vendor must provide all engineering, permitting, equipment procurement, installation, interconnection, commissioning, training, and optional O&M services, while complying with NEC 2023, UL certifications, Delaware interconnection rules, and university safety standards. Proposals are due electronically by April 30, 2026; questions are due by April 10, 2026. No bid bond or mandatory pre‑bid meeting is required, and the university may award to more than one vendor. • Design & engineering (site assessment, structural/electrical design, production modeling, interconnection paperwork). • Procurement of Tier‑1 solar modules (≥ 20 % efficiency), UL‑certified inverters, racking, wiring, and monitoring hardware. • Full installation, utility interconnection, commissioning, and staff training. • Optional Operations & Maintenance plan, performance guarantees, and warranty extensions. • Mandatory insurance coverage (CGL $1 M/$3 M, workers’ comp, professional liability, cyber liability, etc.) and compliance with all state/local permits.