Description
The Fayette County Board of Commissioners is seeking a qualified contractor to evaluate and determine the suitability of various sites for solar installation. The contractor will design, build, operate, maintain, and decommission a solar photovoltaic system on the selected sites. The contract term is expected to be 20-30 years, with an initial term starting upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed and continuing through June 30, 2027. The contractor will be required to provide a plan for full decommissioning of each solar system at the end of its useful life.
• The contractor will evaluate one to three pilot sites for feasibility of placement of solar arrays and systems.
• The contractor will own and operate the system and sell energy output to the County at a fixed rate per kWh.
• The contractor will be required to provide construction performance and payment bonds, operation and maintenance performance bonds, and decommissioning bonds.
• The contractor will be responsible for site evaluations, design, installation, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the solar systems.