Solar PV – Water Utility Olin Ave
April 18, 2025 Update
Quarter 2 2025 Update
Bids were received and opened on March 27th with recommendation to award to the lowest responsible bidder, Arch Solar C&I, Inc. Legistar File #87709 is on the Board of Public Works April 16th and Common Council's May 6th agendas. After approval, contract routing will begin.
Project Details
Project Information
Project Overview
Installation of roughly 74 kW of new solar photovoltaic systems at the City of Madison Water Utility Buildings on Olin Avenue. The systems will consist of roof mounted modules and will produce an estimated 89,500 kWh per year. When combined with the buildings’ existing arrays, ~12% of the buildings’ electricity usage will be generated by the solar arrays.
Project Schedule
City User Agency: City of Madison Water Utility
Design and Planning: Jan – Feb 2025
1st Advertisement of Bid: January 30, 2025 available only on Bid Express
Contractor's Pre-Bid Site Visit: Wed., February 12, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the Madison Water Utility Office located at 119 E. Olin Avenue.
Bid Due Date: March 27, 2025
Construction Start Date: May 19, 2025
Expected Completion Date: December 31, 2025
"All information regarding dates/times/locations are informational and should be verified with official bidding documents posted on Bid Express."
Public Involvement
There are a number of points of contact during this project where the public is encouraged to give feedback as part of public information meetings and public hearings. Dates, times and locations are indicated below:
City Process Meetings
May 6, 2025 Common Council File #87709
April 16, 2025 Board of Public Works File #87709
Awarding Public Works Contract No. 9617, Solar PV - Water Utility Olin Ave
January 14, 2025 Common Council File #86469
December 18, 2024 Board of Public Works File #86469
Approving plans and specifications and authorizing the Board of Public Works to advertise and receive bids for Solar PV - Water Utility Olin Ave.