The Town intends to negotiate a Contract for a roof-mounted solar photovoltaic energy system on Montague Town Hall Annex Roof. The project should maximize the financial benefit for the Town under existing programs and be within a total established project budget of $205,000. If a Respondent would like to propose an alternative scenario (i.e., batery system, community shared solar, low income solar, etc.) Please provide a detailed narrative of the benefit to the Town and greater community that includes a distribution of benefits. The town does not anticipate a proposal for solar on the main town hall roof or parking lot at this time. (1) Complete the installation of (including all engineering, procurement and construction) a roof- mounted solar photovoltaic energy system ("System") at the Montague Town Hall Annex Roof ("Town Hall"). This facility will be municipally owned. Developers shall propose an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contract for this facility. (2) Approach development of the System with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and maximizing economic benefit to the Town and its residents. (3) Design and install all solar panels to withstand Montague weather conditions. This includes passing all applicable standards for minimum design loads for buildings and other structures, including wind loading requirements. (4) Present at one Selectboard meeting at the schematic design stage of the project. (5) Evaluate the rooftop of the Town Hall for solar feasibility, including a structural engineering analysis, and a proposal that details how the Respondent will utilize currently available incentives. (6) Complete development of the roof-mounted solar photovoltaic energy system in a timely manner to maximize the financial benefit for the Town under the SMART program. Respondent will provide a schedule to complete development of the project within thirty (30) days of receipt of Notice of Award. (7) Provide public facing data, such as a website that the Town can link to, that shows the real-time solar production of the System. Q&A Closed: Tue, August 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM Bid Awarded: No Town with 100% payment and performance bonds from a surety company licensed to do business in the Commonwealth and whose name appears on United States Treasury Department Circular 570. The Project must be completed by December 31, 2024 The method of Contractor Selection has not been Determined at this time
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