Solar and Energy Storage Installations for City Sites

The City of Ann Arbor (City) and The University of Michigan (U-M) have each made bold commitments to address the global climate crisis with justice as a core principle, and both are working collaboratively to advance progress on shared climate goals. While this RFP is specifically focused on Solar and Energy Storage Installations for City Sites, the U-M and the City are collaborating in the release our respective RFPs in the hope that firms will bid on both projects and simultaneously help both institutions significantly increase the amount of onsite renewable energy while also leveraging economies of scale. All questions regarding this Request for Proposal (RFP) shall be submitted via e-mail. Questions will be accepted and answered in accordance with the terms and conditions of this RFP. All questions shall be submitted on or before March 8, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., andshould be addressed as follows: Scope of Work/Proposal Content questions shall be e-mailed to Simi Barr, Energy Analyst, City of Ann Arbor -sbarr@a2gov.org. RFP Process and Compliance questions shall be e-mailed to Colin Spencer, Buyer - CSpencer@a2gov.org No pre-proposal meeting will be held for this RFP. Please contact staff indicated above with general questions regarding the RFP. To be considered, each firm must submit a proposal to this RFP using the format provided in Section III. No other distribution of proposals is to be made by the prospective proposer. An official authorized to bind the proposer to its provisions must sign the proposal. Each proposal must remain valid for at least one hundred and twenty (120) days from the due date of this RFP

Division 03 -	Concrete, Concrete Forming and Accessories, Concrete Forming, Cast-in-Place Concrete, Precast Concrete, Site-Cast Concrete.
Division 04 -	Masonry, Unit Masonry.
Division 05 -	Metals, Structural Metal Framing.
Division 06 -	Wood, Plastics, and Composites, Rough Carpentry, Finish Carpentry, Millwork, Architectural Woodwork, Architectural Wood Casework.
Division 07 -	Thermal and Moisture Protection, Dampproofing and Waterproofing, Dampproofing, Thermal Protection, Thermal Insulation, Weather Barriers.
Division 08 -	Openings, Doors and Frames, Metal Doors and Frames, Wood Doors, Plastic Doors, Specialty Doors and Frames, Panel Doors, Multi-Leaf Vertical Lift Doors, Entrances and Storefronts, Entrances, Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies, Windows, Hardware, Glazing, Louvers and Vents.
Division 09 -	Finishes, Plaster and Gypsum Board, Tiling, Ceilings, Acoustical Ceilings, Flooring, Resilient Flooring, Carpeting, Acoustic Treatment, Painting and Coating, Painting, High-Performance Coatings.
Division 10 -	Specialties, Visual Display Units, Signage, Compartments and Cubicles, Toilet Compartments, Shower and Dressing Compartments, Partitions, Toilet, Bath, and Laundry Accessories, Emergency Aid Specialties, Fire Protection Specialties, Fire Protection Cabinets, Fire Extinguishers, Lockers, Storage Assemblies, Wardrobe and Closet Specialties, Flagpoles, Flags and Banners.
Division 11 -	Equipment, Unit Kitchens, Residential Equipment, Residential Appliances, Play Field Equipment and Structures, Playground Equipment, Play Structures.
Division 12 -	Furnishings, Window Treatments, Casework, Countertops, Rugs and Mats, Office Furniture, Multiple Seating.
Division 14 -	Conveying Equipment, Slide Pole Systems, Firehouse Slide Poles.
Division 21 -	Fire Suppression, Water-Based Fire-Suppression Systems, Facility Fire-Suppression Water-Service Piping, Fire-Department Connections, Fire-Suppression Sprinkler Systems, Fire-Extinguishing Systems, Fire Pumps.
Division 22 -	Plumbing, Instrumentation and Control for Plumbing, Plumbing Piping, Facility Water Distribution, Facility Sanitary Sewerage, Facility Storm Drainage, Plumbing Equipment, Plumbing Fixtures, Residential Plumbing Fixtures, Emergency Plumbing Fixtures, Drinking Fountains and Water Coolers.
Division 23 -	Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Instrumentation and Control for HVAC, HVAC Piping and Pumps, HVAC Air Distribution, Central HVAC Equipment.
Division 26 -	Electrical, Instrumentation and Control for Electrical Systems, Power Distribution Units, Lighting, Interior Lighting, Emergency Lighting, Exit Signs, Exterior Lighting.
Division 27 -	Communications, Structured Cabling, Data Communications, Voice Communications, Call Management, Distributed Audio-Video Communications Systems.
Division 28 -	Electronic Safety and Security, Electronic Access Control and Intrusion Detection, Electronic Detection and Alarm, Fire Detection and Alarm.
Division 31 -	Earthwork, Site Clearing, Clearing and Grubbing, Selective Clearing, Grading, Excavation and Fill, Earthwork Methods, Soil Treatment.
Division 32 -	Exterior Improvements, Bases, Ballasts, and Paving, Flexible Paving, Asphalt Paving, Rigid Paving, Concrete Paving, Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks, and Driveways, Paving Specialties, Parking Bumpers, Pavement Markings, Athletic and Recreational Surfacing, Site Improvements, Fences and Gates, Irrigation, Planting Irrigation, Planting, Turf and Grasses.
Division 33 -	Utilities, Water Utilities, Sanitary Sewerage Utilities, Storm Drainage Utilities, Electrical Utilities, Communications Utilities.