On‑Call Technical Consulting Services for Battery Energy Storage Systems

Santa Fe County is procuring on‑call technical consulting services to review, evaluate, and certify Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects for code compliance, safety, and permitting. The work includes fire‑code and NFPA 855 compliance reviews, Conditional Use Permit assessments, technical analysis of design and operational plans, and attendance at public hearings to provide expert testimony. The solicitation is a multiple‑award, four‑year contract beginning September 2026, with proposals due 21 August 2026 and evaluation continuing through September 2026. Preference points favor in‑state, veteran‑owned, and county‑certified firms, but no set‑aside restrictions are imposed. The County requires standard insurance coverage, living‑wage compliance, and submission of both a technical response and an hourly‑rate sheet. • Scope: Code‑compliance, safety, and CUP reviews for BESS (including lithium‑ion) projects. • Term: 4‑year on‑call contract starting September 2026; multiple vendors may be engaged as needed. • Evaluation: 1,000‑point technical score plus up to 230 preference points; vendors must submit insurance, certifications, and past‑performance documentation.