The purpose of this specific Request for Bid (RFB) is to solicit bids from qualified BESS manufacturers and integrators to provide a grid tied BESS with capabilities to serve a future islandable microgrid. In addition to the BESS, the RFB also details requirements for the bidder to provide an integrated supervisory BESS controller that will integrate to the Energy Management Information System (EMIS) being provided by others through the GEBs contract. The intent is that the City of Madison Facilities Department and its journeymen electrician will serve as the Electrical Contractor for this project. The bidder will be responsible for providing the BESS (48 19 13) and associated supervisory controller. The City will be responsible for all conduit, wiring, breakers, new panelboard and other devices outside of division 48 19 13 scope of work. The City of Madison will be responsible for utility interconnection agreements and permitting. The drawings and specs identify specific delineation of scope but a general summary is included below. Where conflicts exist, drawings and specifications take precedent