Discovery Drive Solar Array Pilot

The University of Connecticut is seeking bids from previously prequalified companies for the Discovery Drive Solar Array Pilot project, a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic design-build project with grid interconnection.

University of Connecticut > Capital Projects and Facilities Procurement


General
Open
EE-26-011 ITB
Sep 17, 2026 12:00 PM
Aug 03, 2026 12:00 PM
2 years
Small BusinessMinority-Owned Business
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State
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Contact
cesar.alonzo@uconn.edu
+18604860012
Storrs Road, Storrs, CT, USA
Description

The University of Connecticut is soliciting bids from previously prequalified companies for the Discovery Drive Solar Array Pilot project. The design-build project includes professional design, permitting, surveying, utility coordination, site work, and construction of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic array, including solar modules, racking, inverters, electrical infrastructure, fencing, grading, tree clearing, and erosion control. The system must be interconnected with the Eversource electrical grid and comply with applicable incentive and tariff requirements. Fixed-tilt racking is acceptable; immature trees within the work area must be removed, while mature trees and the nearest row of trees must be protected as directed by the University's Tree Warden. Bids must be submitted through the HuskyBuy Portal by September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. The project has a 24-month duration from contract execution, with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delayed substantial completion. Required submission materials include the cost proposal, applicable state contractor forms, bid security, a bonding-capacity letter, subcontractor information where applicable, contract acceptance, and acknowledgments of Addenda 1, 2, and 3. Connecticut prevailing-wage requirements apply when the total cost of contractor and subcontractor work is $1,000,000 or more. The project requires at least 30% participation by Connecticut-certified Small Business Enterprises and at least 10% participation by Connecticut-certified Minority Business Enterprises as subcontractors, with the MBE goal permitted to count toward the SBE goal. Only previously prequalified companies may submit bids.

Classification Codes
NAICS221114Solar Electric Power Generation
PSCY237Construction of EPG Facilities - Solar
Smart Codes
solar array constructionground-mounted solar pvsolar design-build
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Aug 3, 2026-Open Date
Aug 12, 2026 02:00 PM-Pre-Bid Conference (optional)
Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to attend; the conference is not mandatory.
Aug 19, 2026 06:00 PM-Questions Due Date
Sep 17, 2026 06:00 PM-Bid Due Date
Sep 17, 2026 06:15 PM-Bid Opening (optional)
Microsoft Teams link provided through the HuskyBuy event.
Sep 21, 2026-Scope Review Meeting (optional)
Meeting with the lowest qualified responsible bidder.
Requirements
Required
  • Workers Compensation — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Umbrella Liability — $5,000,000.00
Required
  • Bid Bond — 10%
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