RFP FY 26-01 Selawik Solar Project

The Northwest Arctic Borough is seeking an EPC contractor to deliver a 703 kW DC ground‑mounted solar photovoltaic system and a ≥ 1 MW / ≥ 1 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for the remote village of Selawik, Alaska. The contractor will design, procure, install, commission, and warranty the solar racking, foundations, BESS hardware, micro‑grid controller, communications, HVAC, and perimeter fencing, as well as demolish legacy wind‑turbine components. The project is funded by the U.S. DOE Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations and must comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) and Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage requirements. Delivery of the solar modules is already completed; installation must finish by 30 Jun 2026 and the overall project by 31 Dec 2026. • EPC of a 703 kW solar PV array (already‑delivered Silfab 530 W bifacial modules) and ≥ 1 MW/≥ 1 MWh BESS, including grid‑forming inverter and BMS. • Full integration with AVEC’s ComAp Intelineo 6000 micro‑grid controller, fiber‑optic communications, HVAC, fire‑safety, and an 8‑ft chain‑link perimeter fence. • Requirements for BABA waivers, Davis‑Bacon wage compliance, NEC/NFPA/UL standards, FAT/SAT testing, 1‑year workmanship warranty, spare‑parts kit, and on‑site operator training.