This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Berwick, Nova Scotia. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Reference Number 0000259914 Question Acceptance Deadline 2023/12/01 12:00:00 AM AST Duration: 1 year This section details the scope of work, requirements and deliverables for the services requested under this RFP. AREA's goal is to ensure the Towns experience the lowest cost, and most favourable risk profile, of maintaining and operating the listed solar PV systems over the lifetime of the assets. The scope of work in this RFP is not written to be all-inclusive or prescriptive and should be used as a guide. AREA welcomes suggestions, recommendations, methods, appropriate and applicable design standards, industry best practices, and further details from Proponents on the work and deliverables to be performed as part of the Approach & Methodology section of their Proposal. Where applicable, all drawings, designs, reports or other technical materials shall be developed to the latest applicable and relevant standards, rules, codes, design principles, etc. including but not limited to, the following: Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), and any other relevant federal, provincial or municipal codes, regulations or legislation. AREA's technical staff will be taking an active role in providing input and direction to the successful Proponent during the term of the engagement. No other technical studies have been prepared, and no other information, outside of what is included with this RFP, and accessible through publicly available sites such as provincial open data portals, is available to Proponents. AREA expects the selected OMAM firm to propose a plan to address the following scopes, using industry best practices, in order to maintain the system health and optimize energy production from the asset during its lifetime. If a Proponent believes that any of the below steps are unnecessary or that a necessary step has been omitted in this RFP, then the Proponent shall justify such in the Approach and Methodology Section. Preventative Maintenance Visual review and inspection frequency Infrared equipment imaging Drone (or other) IR imaging vs. IV curve tracing Torque verification Equipment maintenance (manufacturer requirements) Spare parts management Warranty management Safety Technical inspection scope and frequency Corrective Maintenance Necessary repairs, replacements or adjustments to mitigate any risk to the system, minimize down time and adjust settings to optimize energy generation. Pre-qualifying third party contractors QA/QC process Troubleshooting Dispatching in-house vs. sub-contractor resources Technical reporting Roles & Responsibilities Asset management and reporting Monitoring for energy generation performance and alarm conditions Establishing AREA/owner municipality/Proponent role Dispatch of in-house vs. sub-contractor resources AC vs. DC activities and assignment of responsibility KPI Analysis Insurance claims assistance Facility documentation Vegetation management Inspection and maintenance of site erosion and sedimentation control features Official bid documents must be obtained from www.merx.com and bid submissions must be done through the Merx platform.