The County is seeking turn-key Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC), and Commissioning of a complete, behind-the-meter solar PV system for generating electricity on-site as well as an additive alternate BESS for energy storage on-site and providing backup power via islanding operation. The selected Proposer will be solely responsible for the installation of a fully functional solar PV system and BESS (if awarded). These responsibilities include, without limitation: (i) compliance with all zoning, design review, permitting, and other applicable requirements of the City of Capitola, California, and any other relevant governmental authorities; (ii) all associated architectural, engineering, electrical, and structural analyses and design responsibilities; (iii) supply of all labor, materials, tools, and equipment; (iv) construction of the PV system and BESS; and (v) systems commissioning and testing. Proposals should include solar photovoltaic modules, inverters, racking and mounting hardware, battery systems, balancing of system – electrical (conduit, wiring, breakers, etc.), balancing of system – structural (roof attachments, reinforcements), Design & Engineering (including permits), Construction Labor, Commissioning & Testing, Monitoring & Data Acquisition System, General Conditions / Overhead, Contractor Profit, and Contingency (if included). The scope of services outlined herein is presented as a preliminary scope of services to generally communicate the expectations of services to be provided by the selected Contractor. It is anticipated that after further discussion with the County, the selected Contractor will prepare a final detailed scope of services with deliverables, work plan and critical path method schedule, and a fee proposal.
