The Alabama A&M University is seeking a contractor to design, install, and operate a turnkey photovoltaic solar power system integrated with a battery energy storage system (BESS) on its campus. The system should provide 100% of the university's energy needs and ensure uninterrupted power during outages or adverse weather events. The contractor will own and operate the system during an initial Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) term of approximately 10 years, after which the university may choose to assume ownership. Key requirements include: • Energy resilience: provide a highly reliable power supply for the entire university campus • Cost savings: optimize the delivered cost of energy through a PPA with a fixed term and rate • Sustainability: maximize the use of on-site solar energy to meet 100% of campus power demand on an annual basis • Future growth and flexibility: design the system with scalability in mind to accommodate potential future load increases • Safety and code compliance: ensure the system is designed with best-in-class safety standards and complies with all relevant electrical codes and standards.