City of Bloomington - Buskirk-Chumley Theater Solar & BESS Install Project - 2026
City of BloomingtonCity · Bloomington, IN- Due
- Oct 29, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Rebecca Swift
- (812) 325-3706
The 30-second brief
Furnish and install an operational electrical, lighting, building controls, and resiliency system including Photovoltaic / Battery Energy Storage System (PV/BESS), AlsoEnergy monitoring equipment, inverter, isolator transformer, and electrical connections at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana. The project requires all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, and commissioning to provide a code-compliant resiliency system supporting safe building operation during utility outages while maintaining life-safety and building protection. Submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT at City Hall followed by an on-site walkthrough. Questions are due by October 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm EDT. Project is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, Davis-Bacon acts, local living wage ordinance, and requires a 5% bid bond for projects over $200,000.
AlsoEnergy monitoring equipment and associated hardware, Installation materials and ancillary components, Labor required for installation, Configuration, And commissioning, Additional costs to provide connection to existing PowerTrack platform, Lump Sum Base Bid price
Price, experience, approach
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Summary
Furnish and install an operational electrical, lighting, building controls, and resiliency system including Photovoltaic / Battery Energy Storage System (PV/BESS), AlsoEnergy monitoring equipment, inverter, isolator transformer, and electrical connections at the historic Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington, Indiana.
The project requires all labor, materials, equipment, permits, testing, and commissioning to provide a code-compliant resiliency system supporting safe building operation during utility outages while maintaining life-safety and building protection. Submission deadline is October 29, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT at City Hall followed by an on-site walkthrough. Questions are due by October 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm EDT. Project is subject to Build America, Buy America (BABA) requirements, Davis-Bacon acts, local living wage ordinance, and requires a 5% bid bond for projects over $200,000.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Experience
- Approach
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
7- AlsoEnergy monitoring equipment and associated hardware
- Installation materials and ancillary components
- Labor required for installation
- Configuration
- Commissioning
- Additional costs to provide connection to existing PowerTrack platform
- Lump Sum Base Bid price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Bond
- Bid and Addendum Acknowledgment Form
- E-Verify Affidavit
- Living Wage Affidavit
- Equal Employment Plan Contract Compliance Affidavit
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bloomingtonin
- Duration
- 14 months
- Scope location
- Bloomington, IN
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from City of Bloomington?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 29, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/bloomingtonin. For questions, contact Rebecca Swift.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including City of Bloomington in IN, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Rebecca Swift at (812) 325-3706. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: AlsoEnergy monitoring equipment and associated hardware, Installation materials and ancillary components, Labor required for installation, Configuration, And commissioning, Additional costs to provide connection to existing PowerTrack platform, Lump Sum Base Bid price. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, experience, approach" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from City of Bloomington?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Bloomington are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Bloomington regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond, Bid and Addendum Acknowledgment Form, E-Verify Affidavit, Living Wage Affidavit, Equal Employment Plan Contract Compliance Affidavit. Review the full document from City of Bloomington for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Bloomington, IN. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.