Design-Build Services for ~30kW-AC Roof Top Solar PV System

The City of Oxford issued an open, full‑and‑open competition RFP for the design‑build of a ~30 kW‑AC rooftop solar photovoltaic system at its Senior Center. The project must be storage‑ready, use black fixed‑tilt panels, comply with foreign‑entity‑of‑concern restrictions, and be completed so that the system is operational before the ITC safe‑harbor date of July 3 2026, with a final in‑service deadline of December 31 2027. The award went to YellowLite, whose bid was $60,206, the lowest and best value. The city requires full performance and payment bonds, $1 M liability insurance, and adherence to Ohio prevailing‑wage schedules. • Scope: design, engineering, procurement, installation, commissioning, and delivery of O&M documentation for a storage‑ready rooftop PV system. • Technical constraints: 240 V single‑phase service, black panels, no tracking, ability to add future battery storage, and compliance with FEOC Direct‑Pay rules. • Evaluation: 100‑point scoring with 50 points on cost & savings; contract must be signed within 30 days of award.