Description
The Town of Needham is soliciting sealed bids for an on‑call solar maintenance contract. The contractor will provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain the town’s solar photovoltaic systems on an as‑needed basis for a one‑year term (August 2026 – August 31 2027) with the possibility of two one‑year extensions. Bids must be submitted by September 10, 2026 1:00 PM, include a bid deposit of at least 5 % of the bid amount, and be accompanied by required performance and payment bonds (50 % and 100 % of contract value, respectively, if thresholds are met). A pre‑bid conference is scheduled for August 27, 2026 10:30 AM at Sunita Williams School. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, subject to prevailing‑wage compliance (M.G.L. Chapter 149) and insurance requirements. • Scope: routine inspection, cleaning, repair, and emergency response for municipal solar arrays • Term: 1 year (with up to two 1‑year extensions) • Bid deposit: ≥ 5 % of bid value • Bonds: 50 % payment bond (>$25 k), 100 % performance bond (>$150 k) • Pre‑bid meeting: Aug 27 2026, mandatory attendance not required • Questions due: Sep 3 2026, 12:00 PM • Submission deadline: Sep 10 2026, 1:00 PM • Award anticipated: Sep 2026 • Required licenses, OSHA training, and prevailing‑wage certified payroll