RFP Solar Photovoltaic Development at Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility

This solicitation seeks proposals from qualified solar developers to design, install, own, and operate a ground‑mounted photovoltaic (PV) array at the Poquonock Water Pollution Control Facility (PWCPF) in Windsor, CT. The project will be located on site‑owned land adjacent to the treatment plant and is intended to generate renewable electricity for the District’s own use or for sale to the grid. The solicitation required a mandatory pre‑proposal conference on May 13, 2014, followed by an optional site visit, with the final bid due May 23, 2014. Proposals were to be submitted by mail or courier to the MDC District Clerk’s office in Hartford. Key points include: • Mandatory pre‑proposal conference and optional site visit to familiarize bidders with the PWCPF location. • All proposals must be sealed and delivered by the stated due date. • The contract calls for a “design‑build‑own‑operate” (DBOO) model where the awardee assumes long‑term ownership and operation responsibilities. • The District will award the contract based on standard evaluation criteria after reviewing all submitted proposals.