Solar RFP Bid Evaluation

The Ramsey Board of Education is seeking a single vendor to design, install, finance, operate, and maintain a district‑wide solar photovoltaic (PV) system under a 15‑year power‑purchase‑agreement (PPA). The system will serve all five school sites (Smith Middle, Dater Elementary, Hubbard Elementary, Ramsey High, and Tisdale Elementary) and may optionally accommodate a combined‑heat‑and‑power (CHP) reduction of 85 kW dc. Evaluation will be based on price per kWh/savings, equipment quality & design, and vendor qualifications. The award will be made to the lowest‑priced, compliant bidder after legal review. • Scope covers design, procurement, installation, commissioning, monitoring, and long‑term operation of ~1.3 MW dc of high‑efficiency PV modules across five school roofs. • Required equipment includes premium ≥20 % efficiency modules, ≥98 % efficient inverters, ballast‑mounted non‑penetrating racking for flat roofs, and a comprehensive monitoring system. • Contract term is 15 years with a 1.75 % annual price escalation; the selected vendor will be paid per kWh generated under the PPA.