Description
The University of the District of Columbia seeks a design‑build contractor to deliver a turnkey rooftop solar photovoltaic (PVC) system across three campus buildings (32, 42, and 38). The contractor must provide all engineering, permitting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and one‑year performance testing, followed by a 15‑year operations‑and‑maintenance plan. The scope includes structural analysis of roofs, mounting‑system design, electrical interconnection with PEPCO, lightning‑protection, and compliance with District labor and subcontracting goals (35 % to SBE, 51 % DC‑resident hires). No PE‑stamped drawings are required for the proposal, but the contractor must ensure roof loading capacity and preserve existing rope stanchions.
• Turnkey design‑build of ≈ 251 kW DC (≈ 345,530 kWh AC/yr) solar PV system on three flat roofs.
• Full permitting, utility interconnection, safety, and performance guarantees (≥ 95 % annual output for 10 years).
• Mandatory subcontracting to DC‑certified small businesses and extensive local‑resident hiring requirements.