Plaza Vera Cruz Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System

The City of Santa Barbara seeks a single qualified contractor (or prime with approved subs) to deliver a complete, grid‑connected solar photovoltaic (PV) system with an accompanying battery energy storage system (BESS) for the Plaza Vera Cruz Community Building. The scope covers all phases from design and permitting through procurement, installation, commissioning, and warranty support, with optional lease/PPA ownership structures. Key deliverables include system sizing (approximately 4–7 kW PV and 5–13.5 kWh usable BESS), full engineering drawings, utility interconnection with Southern California Edison, on‑site construction, performance testing, and long‑term operation/maintenance if a lease model is chosen. The City requires compliance with California building and electrical codes, prevailing‑wage rules, and extensive warranty guarantees for equipment and workmanship. • Design, engineering, permitting, and interconnection for a 4–7 kW PV array plus 5–13.5 kWh battery system at 130 E. Cota St. • Procurement and installation of all hardware (modules, inverters, LFP batteries, mounting, monitoring) and integration with the building’s electrical service. • Two pricing options: City‑owned turnkey purchase and contractor‑owned lease/PP​A, each requiring detailed cost breakdowns and a 20‑year total‑cost‑of‑ownership analysis.