Description
The Northwest Arctic Borough is seeking a qualified vendor to procure, ship, and container‑ize 1,680 kW of bifacial monocrystalline solar PV modules for the remote Alaskan villages of Ambler, Kiana, and Noorvik, with delivery to the AML Seattle Barge Terminal and subsequent transport to Alaska for installation in spring 2027. The vendor must provide full Buy America compliance documentation, and, per the original RFP (still applicable), also certify FEOC and Domestic‑Content compliance. Modules must meet stringent technical specifications (≥ 20 % efficiency, UL/IEC certifications, mechanical load ratings, 25‑year power warranty, 12‑year workmanship warranty). The contract’s evaluation heavily weights price (80 %) and timeline (20 %) with a hard containerization deadline of July 19 2026.
• Total procurement: 1,680 kW of solar PV modules (560 kW Ambler, 530 kW Kiana, 590 kW Noorvik).
• Required certifications: BABA, FEOC, Domestic‑Content; detailed compliance letters must accompany the proposal.
• Delivery logistics: Purchase by July 4 2026, title transfer and delivery to Seattle within 105 days of purchase, containerization by July 19 2026; storage pricing required if delayed.
• Evaluation criteria: Lowest price (80 pts) and on‑time containerization (20 pts).