When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 16, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

It was issued by Hawaii Stevedores, Inc.. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Electrical and energy engineering firm with battery energy storage system design experience. Expertise preparing permitting-ready engineering drawings and calculations. Experience with Tesla Megapack or comparable utility-scale battery systems. Capable of supporting solar integration and regulatory permitting.

Battery Energy Storage System Design and Engineering Services (Closed)

A government authority in San Rafael seeks engineering services for a 4.0 MWh, 2.0 MW Tesla Megapack battery energy storage system, future solar installations, and permitting support.

Must be a qualified proposer capable of designing and developing complete engineering drawings and calculations for BESS and solar systems.
Must be able to obtain plan approval from permitting authorities, including Hawaii Electric (HECO) for interconnection.
Must provide a project timeline for evaluation.
Must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA).
Must comply with wage and apprenticeship rules of Internal Revenue Code Sections 48E and 45(b)(6), (7) and (8).
Must provide a list of recently completed like projects.
Must disclose any safety incidents resulting in damage or injury within the last five years.
Must disclose any past or potential lawsuits related to business activity.
Must provide a bid guarantee equivalent to five percent of the bid price.
Must provide a performance bond for 100% of the contract price.
Must provide a payment bond for 100% of the contract price.

Pre-Proposal Conference: October 2nd, 2026

Questions Due: October 7th, 2026

Submission Deadline: October 16th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award: October 20th, 2026

Contract Negotiation: October 28th, 2026

Contract Executed: November 11th, 2026

Notice to Proceed: November 13th, 2026

Contract Complete: February 17th, 2027

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The government authority in San Rafael, California, is seeking vendor services for the design and engineering of a battery energy storage system. The selected vendor will design and develop complete engineering drawings and calculations suitable for permitting through applicable authorities for the installation of a Tesla Megapack with an approximate capacity of 4.0 MWh and power rating of 2.0 MW.

The scope also includes planning for future solar energy systems to be installed on administration and maintenance buildings, along with permitting support for the installation. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 2, 2026, and all questions must be submitted by October 7, 2026. Proposals are due October 16, 2026.

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