Description
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking bids for the design and installation of a completely off-grid solar photovoltaic system on a Pennsylvania Game Commission-owned property. The system should include a 7-kW roof-mounted photovoltaic solar array and a Lithium Ion battery that supports 9 kilowatt-hours per day. The system must allow for fully off-grid energy production of approximately 7,507 kWh/year. The successful bidder will be expected to provide a Performance Bond in the amount of 100% of the total contract price. Key considerations include:
• Overall quality of the bid and understanding of the project's intent
• Bidder's experience and proficiency in PV projects of comparable size and scope
• Implementation capacity and ability to provide timely, quality design, installation services, and long-term operation of the system
• Financial capacity to successfully carry out the project
• Proposed hardware and incorporation of high-quality components
• Value and price, with pricing not being the exclusive basis for selection.
Some of the key requirements for the system include:
• The system must be designed and installed to meet the loads described in Table 1, which includes a welder, compressor, freezer, and 5 LED lights
• The system must be able to produce approximately 7,507 kWh/year and store energy to support an average of approximately 9 kWh per day
• The system must be designed and installed in accordance with all applicable state and local codes and standards
• The system must include a Lithium Iron (LiFEPO4) battery with a minimum capacity of 9 kilowatt-hours per day
• The system must include a monitoring system that provides real-time and historical data on the system's performance.