City of Corona Microgrid Feasibility Study for Lester Water Treatment Plant

The City of Corona Utilities Department is soliciting proposals for a microgrid feasibility study for the Lester Water Treatment Plant and Chase Booster Station. The selected vendor must identify critical electrical loads, assess on-site solar and battery system capabilities, and evaluate connection, control, and communication needs. Additionally, the scope requires providing options for emergency backup power, accounting for regulations near a school, developing cost estimates and funding options, and recommending phasing and integration strategies. Eligibility is limited to USA onshore organizations. Vendors must attend a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on November 2, 2026, wearing required PPE, and are encouraged to RSVP by October 30, 2026. All questions are due by November 5, 2026, and final proposals must be submitted electronically through PlanetBids by 5:00 PM on November 23, 2026. The contract term is three years.