State of Minnesota Department of Administration

Buyer seeks a feasibility study on replacing a diesel generator with a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Administration Building. The study will assess technical feasibility, provide economic analysis, and explore options for integrating BESS with existing systems. Buyer aims to lower greenhouse gas emissions and costs while maintaining emergency power reserves. The study will include analysis of BESS sizing options, alternative fuels, and potential upgrades to building infrastructure.

• 1/30/2025 - Questions Due
• 2/3/2025 - Answers Posted
• 2/11/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Responder must have completed at least one feasibility study for a BESS project

• Conduct technical feasibility assessment of BESS system
• Develop conceptual BESS system design and integration plan
• Analyze alternative fuels for backup/emergency power
• Provide investment cost estimates and economic analysis
• Create demand management sequence for peak shaving and load shifting
• Determine upgrades needed to existing building infrastructure
• Analyze different BESS sizing options to meet needs
• Provide cost and savings estimates for different scenarios
• Assess risks of relying on BESS for emergency backup power
• Grant State access to all raw data and modeling files