Green Dot Public Schools Photovoltaic System Installation Request for Proposal

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1 Green Dot Public Schools Photovoltaic System Installation Request for Proposal This RFP is to solicit bids from photovoltaic (PV) system integrators to design, supply, install and commission a 3kW PV solar demonstration project at the Animo Pat Brown Charter High School (Facility) located at 8255 Beach St., Los Angeles, CA, 90001, owned by Green Dot Public Schools (GDPS). This project is made possible by generous funding provided by FOX Broadcasting (FOX) and Wells Fargo Bank (Wells Fargo). The system integrator chosen (Contractor) will report directly to and contract with Bonneville Environmental Foundation (BEF) with pre-approval and coordination provided through the facility owner. BEF will fund, manage, and own the system until project completion. Contractor Walkthrough: at the site on Thursday, April 11th, 2013 at 4:00 pm, RSVP REQUIRED, please respond to BEF project Manager. Proposals Due: to BEF Project Manager by Friday, April 26th, 2013 by 5:00 pm (proposals can be mailed or ed). Bonneville Environmental Foundation Project Manager: Sean LaFreniere, A.AIA Project Manager, Solar 4R Schools Bonneville Environmental Foundation 240 SW First Ave. Portland, OR Office: (503) Mobile: (971) slafreniere@b-e-f.org About BEF - The Bonneville Environmental Foundation, a non-profit organization, was established in 1998 to restore watershed ecosystems and further the development and use of new renewable energy resources. Through revenues generated from the sale of green power products, BEF funds projects that restore watersheds and support new renewable energy projects such as solar, wind and biomass. Created by regional environmental groups and the Bonneville Power Administration, the Foundation operates collaboratively with but independent of both. About Solar 4R Schools Solar 4R Schools is a program of Bonneville Environmental Foundation that educates school community members about the functions and benefits of solar electric power, an increasingly popular renewable resource. Solar photovoltaic systems and educational tools are offered at no financial cost to the schools. The schools commit to using the solar power system as a learning tool, and they agree to own and maintain the completed system. About Green Dot Public Schools - Green Dot is an independent non-profit organization founded in 1999 that operates 18 charter schools in Los Angeles, authorized by Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), and managed by an independent Board of Directors. Many of these schools have ranked in Newsweek s annual ranking of the best high schools in the country and were medal winners in the annual U.S. News and World Report list.

2 1. Contractor Requirements a. Licensed contractor in California b. NABCEP or other certifications preferred c. Bonded and insured - $1,000,00 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate d. Background check and badging by Green Dot Schools e. Coordinate with Green Dot Public Schools i. Facilities: Akil Manely, amanley@greendot.org, ii. IT: Bill Campbell, bill.campbell@greendot.org, RFP Response shall include: a. Proposal to be submitted on company letterhead and signed by legally responsible party able to execute an installation contract with BEF b. Title: Green Dot Public Schools Photovoltaic Installation Proposal c. Background information on your company i. Contractor License number ii. Proof of Insurance iii. Number of years in business iv. Installation Manager s contact information v. Resumes or qualifications, education, and relevant experiences of key team members vi. Number of PV projects completed and descriptions of similar installations vii. Professional References d. Proposed project budget with not-to-exceed cost estimate and details on materials pricing e. Company labor and material mark-up rates for potential change orders f. Specification sheets of major system components g. Detailed Single-Line diagram (SLD) identifying: i. Make and model of all photovoltaic system components ii. iii. Wire and conduit, size and type See sample: Example Single Line Diagram.pdf on RFP website: h. Electrical Calculations - voltage drop & string sizing i. Racking Specs, Drawings, or other documentation j. Detailed Site Diagram showing: i. Elevation and plan view of array location or 3-D rendering ii. Elevation of electrical equipment (inverter & disconnects) layout k. Implementation plan with timeline l. Estimated annual kwh production 3. System Description a. Location i. Facility: Animo Pat Brown Charter High School ii. Address: 8255 Beach St., Los Angeles, CA iii. Owner: Green Dot Public Schools (GDPS) b. Size i. System size: 3 kw ii. Budget cap: $23, iii. Incentives: buy-down system cost or increase system size c. Site Diagrams and Documentation i. Exhibit A Building Plan/Roof Plan ii. Exhibit C 3D Renderings/Photos iii. Exhibit C Inverter and Electrical Location Photos

3 iv. Exhibit D Product Spec Sheets v. Additional Design Documentation at: d. Interconnection i. Grid connected ii. Net meter provided by LADWP 4. System Components a. Mounting system provided by Contractor i. Product Requested: Renusol America, Ecolibrium, or Trinamount or similar ii. Recycled/Post-Consumer and Recyclable mounting products preferred iii. See appended information on racking products iv. Theft resistant fasteners b. PV Modules provided by Contractor i. Product Requested: (9-12) modules, Sunmodule SolarWorld (module STC rating to be determined by Contractor based on availability to ensure most watts/$ possible) c. Inverter provided by Contractor i. Product Requested: Sunnyboy 3000 HF-US 208V ii. Located on the exterior north wall, at NE corner, near existing electrical equipment d. Data monitoring provided by Contractor i. Inverter Monitoring: Sunny Q-Module ii. Weather Monitoring: Sunny Sensor Box w/ insolation, ambient temp, and cell temp w/ Sunny Power Injector iii. Communications Gateway: Sunny Web Box iv. Wiring: Belkin Shielded CAT5e e. Balance of Systems - provided by Contractor i. Additional Lockable AC and DC disconnects (may not be required by utility for systems less than 7-10kW, confirm if needed) ii. UV resistant DC wiring to junction box(es) or combiner(s) iii. Array grounding, as required by iv. DC side lightning protection (AC side optional) v. DC wiring, conduit and fittings from DC J box(es) or combiner(s) to DC disconnect vi. AC wiring, conduit and fittings between disconnects and inverter vii. AC wiring, conduit and fittings from inverter to electrical sub-panel viii. All array mounting hardware/fasteners to make the PV system code compliant, operational and secure ix. All electrical components, fittings, hardware and fasteners required to be operational and compliant with NEC and local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) x. All necessary labeling according to NEC, AHJ, the utility and BEF - PV System Labeling Requirements on RFP website f. Annual data monitoring service - provided by BEF i. DECK Monitoring inverter indirect monitoring (5 Year) 5. Services Requested from Contractor a. System Design - contractor must submit (or confirm if already submitted as part of RFP package and unchanged) the following design documents prior to system installation i. Detailed Site Diagram showing: Elevation and plan view of PV array location and/or 3-D rendering Elevation of electrical equipment (inverter & disconnects) layout

4 ii. Electrical Single-line diagram - must include information about major system components specifications and ratings, conductor size and type, conduit size, ratings of combiner boxes and series OCPD s, and type and ratings of facility electrical panel interconnection point Example Single Line Diagram on RFP website iii. Electrical Calculations - voltage drop and string sizing calculations iv. Mechanical /structural calculations must include all racking load calculations for dead load, snow load, wind loading, (etc.) and specify racking attachment method. v. As-builts Contractor must field verify all dimensions, prepare own as-builts, as required to ensure feasibility of bid installation plan and timeline b. Procure materials i. Contractor shall be responsible for procuring all system materials, as outlined in the system description, unless otherwise indicated above that it will be supplied by BEF or others c. PV System installation i. Contractor shall be responsible for installing a grid-tied photovoltaic installation at the host facility ii. The installation must be compliant with the 2008 NEC and/or local authority having jurisdiction iii. It is the installer s responsibility to ensure code compliance with the local authority iv. The installation shall be executed according to the system design documentation v. The installation shall be pre-approved by Green Dot Public Schools facilities dept. vi. The BEF Project Manager must approve any design changes made in the field d. Rebates and Interconnection i. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure the Net Metering and interconnection agreement documents are submitted prior to system installation Contractor shall complete technical portions of these documents and send to the district for signature and be available to answer questions from the host. ii. Contractor shall coordinate with the utility to confirm acceptable location for Production meter (and exterior AC or DC disconnects, if req d) iii. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that any and all other documentation necessary to meet utility requirements is submitted. iv. It shall be the Responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that the Net Meter (if additional is required) has been installed and the system has passed any required utility inspection v. Any available rebates and incentives shall be utilized to buy-down the cost of the installation or increase the system size, while remaining under the project budget cap. e. Electrical permit i. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain electrical permit, schedule inspections and pay associated fees f. Building permit i. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine if a building permit is required for the installation ii. If necessary it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain building permit, schedule inspections and pay associated fees iii. If necessary it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to conduct mechanical/structural calculations needed to obtain a building permit, including, but not limited to: dead load, snow load, wind loading, and racking attachment method. iv. If stamped structural engineering calculations are required, BEF may contract for these services separately, or issue a change order to Contractor to commission a

5 sub-contractor for this work. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to provide all information required to the structural engineer v. GDPS Facilities Department must pre-approve installation plans, electrical calcs, etc. prior to submitting to City and other AHJ bodies for approval g. Data Monitoring Installation i. Contractor will provide and install the Sunny Boy Inverter, Sensor Box, and Web Box with additional sensor(s)/leads, with Power Injector (as specified manufacturer) ii. The Contractor shall run Belkin Shielded CAT5e wire from the nearest network port/switch to the Web Box and from the inverter to the Web Box (as specified manufacturer) iii. The Contractor shall run manufacturer specified cabling (could also be Belkin Shielded VAT5e (as specified manufacturer) from Web Box to the Sensor Box, utilizing Power Injector as specified by manufacturer iv. Contractor shall configure Sunny Web Box to upload data to SMA and to DECK Monitoring (BEF can assist with directions for the DECK settings on the Web Box) v. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the facility IT staff to make the final connection to their MDF and to make sure that it is working and data is being transmitted to SMA and DECK Monitoring h. System Documentation - Contractor must deliver all documentation to BEF and host facility as outlined in Project Documentation Checklist on RFP website i. System Commissioning Contractor shall commission the system according to BEF s commissioning checklist Exhibit C PV Commissioning Checklist on RFP website j. Final Walk through Contractor shall schedule a tour of the completed system with the Teacher Champion, Principal, Facility Manager, IT Technician and other interested school and/or school district staff k. System warranty 5 year workmanship warranty

6 Exhibit A: Figure 1. Annotated Floor Plan

7 Figure 2. Annotated Roof Plan

8 Exhibit B: Figure 3. View from the SE of Modules and Racking Figure 4. View from the NE of Modules and Racking

9 Figure 5. Rooftop looking south (west half) Figure 6. Rooftop looking south (east half)

10 Exhibit C: Inverter Installation Location Figure 7. MDF/Server Room 11 Figure 8. MDF/Server Room 11 Figure 9. Inside MDF/Server Room 11 Figure 10. Electrical Panel LC1 (maping) Figure 11. Electrical Panel LC1 (actual)

11 Exhibit D: Product Spec Sheets Figure 12. Solarworld 250W Module

12 Renusol CS60 Ballasted Mounting System For Flat Roof Applications A One Piece Mounting System With The Lowest Price In The Market Call Us Today And Compare The Renusol CS60 is a one piece PV mounting system for flat roof applications and is made from a 100% recycled high molecular weight polyethylene (HMWPE). This durable system transports easily and sets up quickly. Most projects require minimal ballast and no roof penetration. One PV module mounts directly to one Renusol CS60; no complex project design or complicated assembly required. The universal design accommodates all common PV modules. The mounting system requires no grounding since it is made of non-conductive material. Project design can be customized to meet a needed roof pressure. The simplicity of the Renusol CS60 saves installation time and reduces overall project costs. The Renusol CS60 Benefits Quick, Easy and Cost-Efficient Install Complete kit in 1 box Installs in a few easy steps Minimal parts 1 Renusol CS60 = 1PV Module PV panel mounts directly to Renusol CS60 Non-conductive material Reliable and Environmentally Sound ΠΠΠΠΠΠΠ100% recycled and recyclable ΠImpact and UV resistant ΠMost comprehensive wind tunnel testing to date (up to 150 mph) ΠIntegrated air foil minimizes ballast ΠMade In America Safety and Security Product and Project Support Flexible Simple to design projects Stackable, easy to move and ship Design customizable to meet roof pressure limitations Fits common aluminum framed PV modules ΠΠΠΠΠProject specific engineering documents ΠWire management channels ΠExpert technical support ΠTheft deterrent PV attachments ΠEvenly spreads weight across roof surface Installation Steps Fasten East-West, add ballast if needed Install T-Washer on module frame Fasten panel to Renusol CS60 Renusol America th Street, Atlanta, Georgia Figure 13. Renusol Ballasted PV Module Racking Bonneville Environmental Foundation SW first Ave, Portland, OR

13 Figure 14. Sunny Boy 3000HF Inverter

14 Figure 15. Sunny Sensor Box

15 Figure 16. Sunny Web Box