Provide a fully functional solar array on the flat portion of the Tybee Island Marine Science Center (MSC) located at 37 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, GA 31328. The roof of the MSC is approximately 40’ x 80’. • The minimum power requirement output for the solar array shall be 42kW. • The minimum wattage for each solar panel shall be 400 Watts. • All string inverters currently in use at the MSC are the model SMA Sunny Boy. Any string inverters that are required with this project shall be SMA Sunny Boy inverters. • All Photovoltaic (PV) Modules and inverters must be Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certified. • PV Modules shall be from a Q-Cell manufactures and made in the United States of America. • Installation of solar panels shall be in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local City of Tybee Island building requirements and meet the wind loading requirements of 141 miles per hour. • Contractor shall supply all necessary and required documentation for all products used in this proposal. • The existing roof at the MSC is a TPO roof system manufactured by GAF roofing. Contractor shall follow the six (6) step process below to ensure the existing TPO roof warranty is not voided. Contractor is responsible for coordinating with GAF to obtain a warranty amendment with copies of all correspondence given to the City of Tybee Island. 1. Inform GAF Guarantee Services (1-800-ROOF-411) at least 45 days prior to the start of the solar installation. 2. Complete solar installation checklist, pay pre and post inspection fees ($600 Each) and send PV project details to Guarantee Services at least 45 days prior to the start of solar installation. 3. Conduct pre solar inspection prior to the start of solar installation. Address and correct punch list items. 4. Proceed with the solar installation by following manufacturer’s instructions. Follow best practices recommended by National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) in its Guidelines for Roof Systems with Rooftop PV Components, GAF Technical Advisory Bulletin on Solar Installation (TAB-C-2011-01) and GAF Solar Roofing Systems Specifications #748. 5. Coordinate with Guarantee Services and conduct post solar inspection. Address and correct punch list items. 6. After all inspections and requirements have been met, GAF will include amendment for solar in the guarantee
