Photovoltaic bracket bidding and procurement announcement

What is a solar RFP?

But first a few key definitions: A Request for Proposal (RFP) is a formal bid document to ask vendors to provide proposals for desired projects, as required by many public agencies (federal, state, local). A solar RFP outlines the photovoltaic (PV) product or service requirements, the contract terms, and bidding process.

Who determines the final content of a solar PV solicitation?

Agency contract officers, attorneys, and engineers are responsible for determining the final content of any solicitation. Updated to the regulations, codes, and standards applicable to solar PV are changing frequently; it is the responsibility of agency managers to determine which guidelines (and which versions) apply. Figure 1.

What is a solar power purchase agreement (PPA)?

A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is a financial contract in which a third-party developer owns, operates, and maintains the photovoltic system, and a customer agrees to purchase the system's electric output from the solar services provider for an agreed-upon price and for a predetermined period.

Why should you use a solar procurement template?

Save time in compiling the specifications section of a solar procurement. The template language can be used as a starting point from which agency managers can customize their own language. Act as a checklist so that agencies managers address key issues throughout the process, to ensure the project’s best possible outcome.

Where can I find procurement notices for federal contracts?

All procurement notices for federal contracts over $25,000 are posted on the newly-launched System for Award Management (SAM) website. Contractors can use this new website to register for business with the federal government, search for contracting opportunities and manage and monitor the procurement process.

Are solar photovoltaic systems a good investment?

For sites with time-of-use (TOU) and/or demand rates, solar PV systems are to be designed to offset the greatest amount of electricity in higher cost-rate periods and achieve the greatest annual dollar savings. Feasibility evaluations to determine the potential size of solar photovoltaic systems have not been completed.