The Trustees of the California State University are seeking a design-build contractor for a 25 MW photovoltaic (PV) canopy system in Parking Lot G3 at CSU Northridge. The project involves design, permitting, and construction of the PV canopy, panels, foundations, electrical infrastructure, substation upgrades, lighting, slurry seal, striping, LADWP permitting, and interconnection. This is a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process following a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). A technical review committee will select up to three finalists from the SOQ submissions to receive the RFP. The project will be an outright purchase, not a power purchase agreement or solar lease. The maximum acceptance cost is $4,750,000. Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required.
The bid due date is May 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT. The project duration is not explicitly stated in the provided text.
The bid notice states that the solar contract for this installation will be an outright purchase paid for entirely by CSU Northridge, not a power purchase agreement nor a solar lease. Specific payment terms are not detailed.
The Trustees will select a design-build entity using a two-step process: RFQ and RFP. A technical review committee will review SOQs based on criteria identified in the RFQ to select finalists for the RFP. The final award criterion is not explicitly detailed in the provided text.
The Trustees are requesting statements of qualifications (SOQ) from interested and qualified design-build entities. The SOQs will be reviewed by a technical review committee based on criteria identified in the RFQ.
The bid notice mentions liquidated damages but does not provide specific details or criteria for penalties.
The pre-bid meeting is an onsite meeting, and attendance is required, indicating a site visit is mandatory.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The preliminary anticipated design-build maximum acceptance cost for the project is $4,750,****.
