Photovoltaic panel installation bidding contract

Where can I get a solar RFP?

There are a variety of resources available to organizations issuing RFPs for PV arrays, including the American Cities Climate Challenge On-Site Solar Request for Proposals template and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) Writing Solar Requests for Proposals (RFPs): Lessons from NREL’s University PV Implementation Assistance Program.

How do you evaluate a solar RFP?

Organizations often use a point system to evaluate solar RFP responses, which commonly include: Writing a high-quality solar RFP response is critical for a high close rate, which begins with a thorough understanding of the proposed PV project. Visit the site to conduct a solar feasibility analysis and on-site solar survey.

What happens if a solar contractor is awarded a contract?

Upon an award, the solar contractor is bound to execute the contract and begin performance. If another contractor that supplied a proposal thinks that it had the best value proposal, the contractor can question the government’s evaluation 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.

How do companies evaluate solar projects?

Organizations commonly disclose how they will evaluate solar proposals and may use a scoring matrix. This allows commercial solar installers to tailor their responses to meet the PV project goals determined by the government agency, business, organization, or institution.

When can a contractor inspect a PV system?

The Government Contracting Officer or the delegated Contracting Officer’s Representative may inspect the PV systems at any time during construction or after the PV systems have been put into operation. The Contractor may be ordered to stop work, or shut the systems down, if unsafe conditions or code violations are noted.