Turner Pavilion Rooftop Solar Array Design-Build (2025029-PW-DB)

Background
The City of Harrisonburg, Virginia is seeking to construct a 35.3 kW DC rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) array at the Turner Pavilion located at 228 South Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) aims to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from interested vendors to serve as the Design-Builder for the project. The goal is to identify qualified Offerors who can successfully execute the design and construction of the solar array and subsequently invite them to submit proposals in response to a future Request for Proposals (RFP).

Work Details
The selected Design-Builder will be responsible for comprehensive management, design, construction, and commissioning services necessary for the project. This includes:

- Providing all design, engineering, and planning related to the construction of the solar array.
- Obtaining building and electrical permits (fees paid by the City).
- Conducting any additional engineering studies as needed.
- Ensuring bonding requirements are met, including any associated fees.
- Delivering documentation and manuals per specifications.
- Coordinating with the City, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure quality project delivery, timely execution, safe implementation, and fulfillment of all contractual and warranty commitments.

Period of Performance
The anticipated schedule includes key milestones such as SOQ submission due date on May 1, 2025; anticipated release of short-list on May 14, 2025; RFP release date on May 21, 2025; Technical & Sealed Cost Proposals due by June 25, 2025; contract award date expected by July 30, 2025; with final project completion targeted for June 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at Turner Pavilion located at 228 South Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

Bidder Requirements
Offerors must include a licensed Class 'A' contractor and an Architect or Engineer registered in Virginia as part of their project team. They are required to demonstrate qualifications through their SOQs which should include specific information about their experience with similar projects. Additionally, Offerors must not have any conflicts of interest or be debarred from submitting bids in Virginia.