Description
The State of Colorado’s Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a qualified contractor to design, construct, and commission a battery energy storage system (BESS) for the Windsor Readiness Center. The project involves installing a 60 kW/120 kWh Sol‑Ark battery system, associated inverter, concrete pad, underground conduit work, and integration with an existing 25 kW PV system to enable peak‑shaving and load‑shifting capabilities. The contract follows a Design‑Bid‑Build delivery method and requires compliance with Colorado labor‑use statutes, bonding, and a mandatory pre‑bid conference.
• Scope includes concrete pad construction, underground utility trenching, procurement and installation of Sol‑Ark L3‑HVR‑60 battery and 60 kW‑3P‑480 V inverter, wiring to existing distribution panel, and coordination with United Power service.
• Estimated project cost: $175,000; bid bond required (≥5%).
• Mandatory pre‑bid conference and site tour on August 27, 2026 (9:00 AM).
• Bid submission deadline: September 10, 2026 (10:00 AM) via Box.com.
• Construction anticipated to start October 2026 and finish April 2027 (≈6 months).
• Minimum contractor qualifications: two prior projects > $200k, bonding capacity ≥ $200k, Colorado residency preference, and compliance with state labor requirements.