Requesting a Design Build Entity (DBE) to provide services for a study for proposed placement, design and construction of a new solar array at the 4 site locations listed above (plus an additional location at the Repair Center at Gaylord, for a total of 5 locations). Solar panels will be added at each site noting points of interconnect, PV concept, and addressing possible utility location conflicts. Traverse City site to be a Deduct Alternate. Additional Considerations: • Ground penetrating radar may be needed to locate existing utilities • There will be one contract issued for all 4 sites • All sites will need field verification • Include topography survey, push-pull testing and soil borings as needed to perform the work • Target design goals for energy are as follows: Cadillac (target 110% 32 kw annually) Traverse City (20 kw annual utility limit) Gaylord (32 kw Repair Center / 16 kw CSC) Escanaba (31 kw) • The connection of new service to the existing service shall be underground for ground mounted locations. DBE to work with local utility company for electrical interconnection • DBE to provide all items necessary for design and construction, including grading and soil considerations, foundation design, solar array design targeted goals • DBE to submit 50% and 90% contract document design review drawings for owner review 7 days prior to review meeting. Virtual Teams meetings are acceptable for document review. • DBE to provide updated schedule at each meeting
