Solar Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Services

Background
Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified firm to provide Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Services for solar photovoltaic arrays at various County locations. This initiative aligns with the County's commitment to sustainability and its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2005 levels by 2030. Additionally, the County aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2045. The initiative is part of its Climate Action and Resiliency Plan published in 2023.

Work Details
The Contractor will be responsible for evaluating, designing, permitting, constructing, interconnecting, and commissioning solar photovoltaic systems on County facilities. Specific tasks include:

- Conducting feasibility studies for each site;
- Obtaining necessary permits;
- Ensuring compliance with the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA);
- Providing a 95% production guarantee;
- Participating in stakeholder meetings;
- Providing architectural renderings;
- Obtaining interconnection agreements;
- Managing stormwater according to Maryland standards;
- Delivering all engineering drawings and plans for County approval.

The projects include installations at:

- Carrs Mill Landfill (1-2 MW);
- Ascend One Building (775 kW);
- Troy Park (700 kW);
- Blandair Park (1,230 kW);
- Elkridge Fire Station (190 kW).

The Contractor must also ensure compliance with domestic content rules and prevailing wage requirements.

Period of Performance
The contract period will commence upon award and extend through the completion of all project phases including design, permitting, construction, interconnection, and commissioning.

Place of Performance
The work will be performed at various locations in Howard County, Maryland including Carrs Mill Landfill, Ascend One Building, Troy Park, Blandair Park, and Elkridge Fire Station.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with domestic content requirements as per the IRA. They must also comply with IRS Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship requirements. A performance bond is required for each project. Minority Business Enterprises are encouraged to participate.