The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from potential development partners to design, install, operate, and own a multi-megawatt, distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO) campus. The selected vendor will be responsible for designing and installing the PV system, as well as operating and maintaining it. The RFP includes various attachments, such as sample agreements, notices of intent to award, and interconnection agreements. The proposal submission deadline was October 29, 2025, and the shortlisted firms will be announced on November 14, 2025. Interviews with shortlisted firms will take place on December 2, 2025. Key aspects of the contract include:
• Design and installation of a multi-megawatt solar PV system
• Operation and maintenance of the PV system
• Compliance with various regulations and agreements
• Submission of proposals and participation in the interview process
• Selection of a vendor based on the proposal and interview performance