Statewide On-Site Solar and Battery Energy Storage Program

The Judicial Council seeks proposals for Renewable Microgrid, Photovoltaic (PV) and BESS, or PV only Systems (System(s)) at 32 project locations statewide. The project is to be delivered using a Solar Power Purchase Agreements ("SPPA") or Solar Equipment Lease Agreements (SELA) with corresponding Site License Agreement (SLA) collectively referred to as Agreements. The specific agreement type depends on the particulars of each site. The System elements will include delivery of a Solar Photovoltaic System ("PV System"), Battery Energy Storage System ("BESS"), microgrid resiliency controls, all necessary supporting components, and System associated Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The System is part of the Judicial Council's plan to reduce courthouse greenhouse gas emissions ("GHG") and obtain a renewable supply for its electric consumption. The Judicial Council anticipates one (1) Master Agreement will be issued to a Firm under this RFP. Three (3) Virtual Technical Question and Answer Sessions via MicrosoftTeams Session 1 of 3 - Tuesday, September 27, 2022, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 283 882 084 732 Passcode: UFX2Yr Session 2 of 3 - Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 233 773 533 929 Passcode: aVjkSm Session 3 of 3 - Thursday, September 29, 2022, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 298 257 920 399 Passcode: q9cejG Questions regarding the RFP should be submitted in writing to the Judicial Council via Solicitations@jud.ca.gov Thursday, December 1, 2022 "no later than" 5:00 PM PST Conduct technical proposal review and schedule clarification meetings (estimate only) - Wednesday, February 1, 2023 through Friday, February 24, 2023 Conduct Clarification Meetings (estimate only) Monday,Monday, February 27, 2023 through Friday, March 3, 2023 Technical Evaluation of proposals due (estimate only) Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Post Shortlist due (estimate only) Wednesday, March 8, 2023 Schedule Interviews (estimate only) Wednesday, March 8, 2023, through Friday March 10, 2023 Conduct interviews (estimate only) Monday, March 20, 2023, through Friday March 24, 2023 Cost Evaluation of Proposals Due (estimate) Tuesday, March 28, 2023 Notice of Intent to Award Posting (estimate) Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Complete Negotiations (estimate only) Wednesday, May 3, 2023 Contract Execution (estimate only) Wednesday, May 31, 2023 State Public Works Board Approval (estimate) Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Contract start date (estimate only) Thursday, Thursday, June 29, 2023 Commercial Operation Date or COD means the date that Licensee notifies the Judicial Council the System is operational. Monday, December 9, 2024 Contract end date (estimate only) Monday, December 5, 2044 NOTE: The Judicial Council, as a public entity, prohibits direct contact with any Council personnel during the solicitation process in order to maintain fairness and equality to all proposers. Proposers are specifically directed NOT to contact any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants for meetings, conferences, or discussions that are related to the solicitation at any time between release of the solicitation and any award and execution of a contract. Unauthorized contact with any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants may be cause for rejection of the Proposer's proposal.

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