Bids were opened Monday night during the Plymouth Board of Public Works meeting for the proposed solar project at the Plymouth Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Two bids were received for the 500 Kilowatt project. Solar Energy Systems submitted a bid of $1,017,792 and Retro Tech Systems presented a bid of $993,514.
Utility Superintendent Donnie Davidson said the bids should be taken under advisement for a recommendation for approval at the next meeting. The board members approved that request.
Davidson noted that the engineer’s estimate was $994,560.
Davidson previously explained that solar panels would be installed at the rear of the Wastewater Treatment property with shrubbery in a fenced-in area. He said that the solar project will be a positive addition to the Wastewater Plant as it is one of the largest energy users in the city. Solar energy is expected to save the city over $100,000 in annual energy costs for at least 25 years.
