RFP - Solar Power Purchase Agreement

PURPOSE The purpose of this project is for TOW to obtain electricity and/or credits derived from PV solar arrays at the designated locations and to obtain prices for the purchase of the solargenerated electricity under a long-term PPA. B. SCOPE OF WORK It is the intent of TOW to enter into a contract with the successful Proposer for a twenty-year PPA. The TOW shall pay no upfront costs related to the development of the solar PV systems arising from this RFP. The successful Proposer shall provide fully managed photovoltaic services that include, but are not limited to, securing the necessary labor, services, equipment, permits, and approvals to develop a fully operational PV system. The Proposer will then commission, own, monitor, operate, and maintain the system after installation until buyout or removal. EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS AND CONTRACT AWARD The following criteria will be used, without limitation, in determining the successful Proposer: 1. The Proposer's technical understanding of the services to be provided, its purpose and scope as evidenced by the quality of the proposal submitted. 2. The background and experience of the Proposer in providing similar services elsewhere, including the level of experience in working with municipalities and/or other governmental bodies of similar size, and the quality of services performed. 3. The specific background, education, qualifications and relevant experience of the individuals designated to provide services. 4. Commitment to TOW's timetable for the services to be rendered. 5. Location of the Proposer's service office(s). 6. Competitiveness of proposed fees, although TOW is not bound to select the Proposer who proposes the lowest fee for services TOW reserves the right to negotiate fees with the selected Proposer or to accept the proposal which is in the best interest of TOW. 7. The Proposer's responsiveness and compliance with the RFP requirements and conditions. 8. A review of references from other Connecticut-based municipal clients as provided in the Proposal submitted. Proposals in response to this RFP will be reviewed against the criteria listed above, and an award of contract shall be made in accordance with standard purchasing procedures. The Town of Windham (TOW), of Connecticut, is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) to obtain electricity derived from a photovoltaic (PV) solar array at the locations listed below. TOW wishes to solicit bids for the purchase of solar-generated electricity under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Windham Closed Landfill; 316 Plains Road, Windham Intermodal Transportation Facility; 17 Walnut Street, Willimantic Deadline for Written Inquiries 3:00 pm, September 21st 2022 Responses Posted Online October 1st 2022 Proposers may submit written questions concerning this RFP to the bid administrator no later than the date specified in the RFP Timeline. All inquiries must be emailed to ATeff@TitanEnergyNE.com. Written inquiries received after the deadline for written inquiries will not be considered. Copies of questions and responses thereto will be distributed electronically via email no later than the date specified in the RFP Timeline.

Division 00 -	Procurement and Contracting Requirements.
Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions.