Solicitation Notice: ERCIP Rock Island Arsenal Microgrid

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the Design-Bid-Build (DBB) construction of a Power Generation and Microgrid at Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), Illinois. The project aims to provide sustained power to the RIA electrical distribution system, ensuring uninterrupted support for the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, especially during electric utility grid outages. The new microgrid system will integrate with the existing 2.8 MW hydroelectric power plant and will include 14 MW of natural gas-fired Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engine (RICE) generators, 3 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, and a 400 kW/1.6 MWh Energy Storage System (ESS).

• Construction of a microgrid system including natural gas generators, battery energy storage system, microgrid switchgear, and microgrid controller.

• Connection of the new microgrid switchgear to Substation A.

• Construction of a supporting facility for the microgrid system.

• Relocation of hydroplant feeders from Substation A to the new microgrid switchgear.

• Commissioning of the entire microgrid system, including electrical and mechanical equipment, facilities, and utilities.

• Installation and certification of all required software for substation operation.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).

• Period of Performance: Within 902 calendar days after receiving notice to proceed.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS Code 237130 has a size determination of $45,000,000.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Submission Deadline: 04 JUN 2026, 01:00 PM local time.

• Basis of Award: Best Value Trade-Off process. Evaluation factors, other than price, when combined, are considered approximately equal to price.

• Evaluation Factors: Factor I - Past Performance, Factor II - Management Plan, Factor III - Small Business Participation Plan, and Volume II - Price and Business Information.

• Full and Open procurement.

• Requires HUBZone 10% price evaluation.

• Contractors must register and complete representation and certification requirements in SAM.gov.

• Funds are not presently available; award will not be made until appropriated funds are available.

• Offerors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 requirements.

• A site visit is scheduled for Wednesday, 06 May 2026 at 11:30 AM CDT.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) Access Request Form (RIA FORM 190-1, June 2022). It is used to request visitor access to the installation. The United States Army requires a criminal records check for all visitors not affiliated with the Department of Defense or U.S. Government.

• Section I - Personal Information: Requires name, last four of social security number, date of birth, contact information, home address, race, sex, and place of birth.
• Section II - Purpose of Visit: Checkboxes for various official/commercial business purposes (e.g., Army Corps of Engineers, Contractor, Delivery/Pick-Up) and recreational visits (e.g., Cemetery, Museum, Golf).
• Section III - For Official/Commercial Business Only: Fields for Visitor Company Name and Government Contact Name.
• Section IV - Privacy Act Statement: Consent for a criminal history records check and release of information.
• Section V - To be completed by DES Personnel: Fields for entry/exit times, date, length of visit, location, and visitor type, as well as access status (granted/denied) and reason.
• Acceptable Forms of Identification: Lists valid IDs such as State Issued Driver's License, U.S. Passport, etc.
• Notes: Provides important information regarding vehicle operation, background checks, denial waivers, conduct, searches, and prohibited items (firearms, weapons).

Bidders or individuals requiring access to Rock Island Arsenal for official business related to this opportunity must complete this form. It outlines the personal information, purpose of visit, and consent required for a background check to gain access to the installation. Failure to provide accurate information or meet the requirements may result in denied access.