The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is soliciting bids for the "Covered Parking Solar Array Project" at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Farmingdale, NY. This project involves site demolition, erosion and sedimentation control, site layout, grading, storm system plans, and the installation of a covered parking solar array. The solicitation includes a base bid for ChargePoint stations, infrastructure, and battery storage, with two bid options for East and West canopies, arrays, and equipment. The plans detail architectural, structural, civil, and electrical components, along with general notes on site layout, utility protection, and erosion control measures. Key instructions emphasize contractor verification of existing conditions, coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), and adherence to all government regulations and environmental protection standards.

The AFRC Farmingdale Covered Parking Solar Array Project (Contract # W912DS19D0009) outlines the specifications for constructing two tubular steel canopy structures to support solar panels, including an integrated gutter system for stormwater collection. The project also entails building a prefabricated battery storage facility and installing four electric vehicle charging stations. Estimated between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00, the work requires commencement within five calendar days of the Notice to Proceed and completion within 692 calendar days. Key administrative requirements include comprehensive insurance, a superintendent with a minimum of 10 years of construction experience, and strict adherence to governmental safety regulations. The contractor must submit a detailed project schedule, including preliminary and initial schedules, and provide monthly updates using Primavera P6-compatible software. The project emphasizes stringent financial controls, with activity cost loading reviewed for reasonableness and specific costs allocated to closeout activities like as-built drawings and O&M manuals. Work restrictions include designated hours, a no-smoking policy, and specific procedures for utility cutovers. Time extension requests must include a detailed justification of delay and a time impact analysis, adhering to industry standards.

This solicitation outlines the requirements for a Firm-Fixed Price construction contract to build a Covered Parking Array at Farmingdale AFRC in Farmingdale, NY. The project includes four dual-port car charging stations with supporting infrastructure (base bid) and optional items for East and West parking canopies with photovoltaic arrays. The contract, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is for full and open competition with a HUBZone price evaluation preference. The NAICS code is 236220 with a $45,000,000.00 size standard, and the project magnitude is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000. Bids are due by January 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST and must include a bid guarantee of 20% of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less. The period of performance for the base bid is 692 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bidders are required to submit a signed Standard Form 1442, acknowledge amendments, complete the bid schedule, and provide a bid guarantee. Security requirements, including AT Level I training and E-Verify compliance, are mandatory for all contractor personnel.