Solar Insurance Government Bids & RFPs

The bid notice states that general contractor bids will be received until 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, and publicly opened online, forthwith. All bids should be submitted online at www. ***. *. * and received no later than the date and time specified above.

General contractors must be previously prequalified by the Framingham Housing Authority, specifically for Carlson Crossing East Modernization Project, Project No. CC2025, to submit bid proposals. General bidders must be certified by the Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance (DCAMM) in the category of work, general building construction, and must submit a current DCAMM certificate of eligibility and signed DCAMM prime/general contractor update statement.

The prebid conference and site visit will be on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 am at Carlson Crossing Construction Office, 9 Pusan Road, Framingham, MA ****.

Questions concerning this project shall be submitted via email to the architect, efnarchitects, attn: Ed Nunes, ***@***. *. * for questions shall be Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 2:00 p. m.

The construction work is estimated to cost $30,000,****.

The bid notice states that quotations are due by 4:00 PM EDT on May 29, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time.

The bid notice does not explicitly state the payment terms. However, it mentions that under the authority of ****, the 14-day period identified in FAR ****1ia is changed to 30 days for payment processing.

The bid notice states that the contractor shall provide fully documented warranties on all equipment, materials, and workmanship. Specific warranty requirements are detailed in the included specifications.

The bid notice states that the U. S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.

Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible, able to understand English, have an established business in Canada or plans to establish one within 30 days of award, provide proof of SAM registration, demonstrate prior construction experience with references, possess necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources, hold all required licenses and permits, meet local insurance requirements, be able to obtain adequate performance security, have no adverse criminal record, and no political or business affiliations contrary to U. S. interests. Specific qualifications for licensed electricians and electrical contractors are also detailed.

The bid notice mentions that if the contractor fails to complete the work within the specified time, they shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of CAD 1,**** for each calendar day of delay.

The bid notice states that a pre-proposal site visit is scheduled for May 6, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST. Prospective offerors should contact ***@***. *. * to confirm attendance by 4:00 PM on April 21, 2026.

The bid notice does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or its terms.

The estimated price range for this contract is CAD 130,000 - 180,000.

The deadline for offers is April 30, 2026. The contract term is for twelve months, beginning upon issuance of the notice to proceed, with potential for extensions.

Payments will be made no later than thirty (30) calendar days following receipt of the statement for goods received and services completed. For grant-funded orders, payment will be issued no later than thirty (30) calendar days of whichever occurs later: the city's acceptance of services and receipt of invoice, the city's receipt of federal funds, or the city's receipt of federal approval to issue disbursements.

The manufacturer shall provide a 3-year limited warranty for solarpowered signage, with the exception of the batteries which shall be covered by a 1-year warranty.

The city shall award a contract to the responsive, responsible offeror with the lowest total sum bid.

Offerors must be licensed in accordance with chapter 444, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), relating to the licensing of contractors. All prospective offerors shall hold appropriate licenses from the state of Hawaii. No offer will be accepted from any unlicensed offeror. Each subcontractor shall also be properly licensed under chapter 444, HRS, to do the work as listed.

When the contractor fails to complete the work or any portion of the work within the time or times specified in the contract or any extension thereof, the contractor shall pay to the city liquidated damages of **** per calendar day.

The offeror shall not include samples or descriptive literature unless expressly requested. Any unsolicited samples, descriptive literature, or attachments will not be examined or tested.

The deadline to submit requests for clarifications/substitutions is April 16, 2026.

The contract will be for a period of one base year and will include up to a maximum of four year optional periods of performance and will be expected to commence no later by the last quarter of 2026.

The contractor should expect payment 30 days after completion of service or 30 days after receipt of invoice at the embassys payment office, whichever is later.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, acceptable, responsible offeror.

The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number.

Site visit will be held on march 9, 2026 at 9: 30 guatemala local time.

Due date to receive questions for this solicitation is march 10, 2026, by 10: 00 hours.