Description
The Department of Commerce is seeking a contractor to provide solar and/or battery feasibility studies and technical assistance to Washington communities. The contractor will perform analysis and provide a standardized report to the communities and Commerce, including recommending appropriate sizing and equipment, conducting preliminary designs, estimating energy savings and emissions reductions, and providing cost estimates. The contract is estimated to be worth $500,000 and will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026. The contractor must have personnel with at least 5 years of experience designing solar energy production systems and/or 2 years of experience designing energy storage systems.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Performing feasibility studies for solar and/or battery storage projects
• Providing technical assistance to communities
• Conducting preliminary designs and estimating energy savings and emissions reductions
• Providing cost estimates and recommendations for equipment and sizing
• Meeting with communities and Commerce to discuss project goals and challenges
• Submitting reports and presentations to Commerce and the communities