Highland Campus (HLC) South Parking Garage Rooftop Solar Arrays System

This contract is a design‑build procurement for a 240 kW rooftop solar photovoltaic system to be installed on the south parking‑garage roof of Austin Community College’s Highland Campus. The award is a single‑award, fixed‑price contract valued at approximately $1.2 million, covering full engineering, permitting, construction, commissioning, and incentive‑rebate management. The project must start no later than July 1 2026 and achieve substantial completion by December 31 2026, with performance and payment bonds equal to the full contract amount and a 10 % warranty bond. The contractor must comply with Davis‑Bacon prevailing‑wage rules, hold required insurance, and submit a Small‑Local‑Business Enterprise (SLBE) participation plan. • Scope: Design‑build of a 240 kW PV system, structural mounting, electrical interconnection, and relocation of existing lighting/security assets. • Budget & Funding: Estimated $1,200,000; contractor responsible for securing federal IRA tax credits, Domestic Content Bonus, and Austin Energy rebates. • Requirements: Performance/payment bonds (100 % of budget), warranty bond (10 %), insurance minimums, OSHA 30/10 training, and SLBE/HUB certification.