City of Tucson Solar Empowerment Program

The City of Tucson has awarded a contract to Solar United Neighbors for the Solar Empowerment Program. The program aims to promote the use of solar energy in the city. The contract includes tasks such as assessing the local solar market, proposing program eligibility criteria, and conducting financial analysis. The contract has a duration of 2 years and may be renewed after the end date. The total cost of the contract is estimated to be around $100,000. • The contract includes a provision for wage compliance, requiring the contractor to pay employees the highest of the City of Tucson minimum wage, the State of Arizona minimum wage, or the Tucson Living Wage. • The contract also includes a provision for written certification pursuant to A.R.S. §35-394, requiring the contractor to certify that it does not use forced labor in the People's Republic of China. • The contract includes a vendor questionnaire, which requires the vendor to provide information about their business, including their experience and qualifications. • The contract includes a certificate of liability insurance, which provides proof of insurance coverage for the vendor. • The contract has a total of 8 tasks, including assessing the local solar market, proposing program eligibility criteria, and conducting financial analysis.