The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has identified the need to replace the batteries for the solar power array on Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA). This entails the replacement and installation of the batteries used by the solar array that powers the state residence on the WMA. This project will ensure continued power for this off grid state residence. Purchase and installation of comparable batteries to store power for the solar panel array. The current batteries consist of 18 6v lead-acid based batteries; new batteries must be compatible with the current solar panel system which may require more or less total batteries than are currently being utilized. Comparable batteries would generally be lead-acid based. The total price should include the cost of the batteries, labor, materials necessary for installation, and proper disposal of old batteries. Inspection of current batteries and solar system will be available during mandatory pre-bid meeting. Battery array must provide at least 90 kWh of capacity which is 3x the average household daily use. Batteries may vary in individual size and number to achieve capacity.
