Interested respondents are requested to submit bids for a fixed-tilt ground-mount solar PV system utilizing bifacial PV modules, with minimum specifications as follows: Fence enclosing the PV array Wiring protection to ensure conductors are ‘not readily accessible’ per 2017 NEC 690.31(A) 172,256-180,000 annual kWh production with a DC:AC ratio that does not exceed 1.3 and such capacity conforms to the specifications indicated by the inverter manufacturer. Tier 1 bifacial PV modules with a minimum wattage of 385 Minimum 5-year full-service warranty by the respondent Minimum OEM warranties of 25-year module power production; 25-years on racking, 10-years on inverters Racking/support structure must be accompanied by a stamped engineering certification attesting to the fitness of such racking/support for a code compliant, ground mount racking structure supporting photovoltaic modules in Illinois Communications, control and instrumentation embedded in system to allow for remote monitoring of PV modules/inverter production/performance, errors, faults, etc. Contractor shall provide start-up and testing Installation shall meet or exceed all currently applicable and proposed safety and interconnection standards. All equipment components must be listed or recognized by an appropriate safety laboratory (e.g., Underwriter’s Laboratory [UL]), and meet existing facility structural and fire safety requirements. Electrical installations shall comply with the 2017 edition of the National Electric Code.
