Discovery Drive Solar Array Pilot

The University of Connecticut is seeking a qualified contractor to design, permit, construct, interconnect, and commission a pilot solar photovoltaic (PV) array of at least 550 kWac on the Discovery Drive campus. The project involves civil site work, structural foundations, electrical racking and wiring, utility interconnection, tree‑protection measures, and full commissioning documentation. The contract is a sealed‑bid, design‑build procurement with a 24‑month substantial‑completion deadline and requires compliance with prevailing‑wage rates, bonding, and extensive reporting requirements. • Scope includes site grading, foundations, fixed‑tilt solar racking, module installation, inverters, and utility‑grade interconnection. • Contractor must retain a licensed Architectural & Engineering firm, provide detailed submittal schedules, and submit a 10 % bid bond or certified check. • The project is funded through a combination of university capital funds and potential NRES/ITC incentives, with total contract value estimated above $1 M.