REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
Published: May 20, 2024
Bids Due: June 20, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. EST
Solarize the Triad invites proposals from contractors specializing in the design and installation of residential and commercial solar photovoltaic and battery storage systems to participate in a Solarize campaign for homeowners, business owners and nonprofit organizations in the Triad area, North Carolina.
PRE-BID MEETING
Solarize the Triad organizers held a virtual pre-bid meeting on May 30, 2024. A link to a recording of the pre-bid meeting and the presentation is available below. Links to a recording of the pre-bid meeting and the pre-bid meeting presentation can be found below.
Solarize the Triad Pre-Bid Meeting Recording
Solarize the Triad Pre-Bid Meeting Presentation
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Solarize the Triad is a public-private coalition consisting of Piedmont Environmental Alliance, Boston-Thurmond United, Citizens' Climate Lobby, City of Greensboro, City of Winston-Salem, Morningside and Reynolds Park Association, Piedmont Federal Bank, Piedmont Triad Community Development, Forsyth Audubon, Solar Crowdsource, and other valuable contributions from volunteers and individuals.
The objectives of Solarize the Triad program are to:
- Make solar energy more affordable: lower the cost of solar energy through the power of group-purchasing and reduced acquisition costs. Pass savings on to residents of the Triad region;
- Make solar energy more accessible: predetermined, highly-vetted materials, pricing, and contractor(s) through a competitive bid process;
- Facilitate education and community engagement: widespread community engagement, education and outreach activities through town hall meetings, workshops, solar “open house” gatherings, and outreach through local community groups and events;
- Promote solar-positive policies: encourage local governments to adopt streamlined solar energy permitting policies and fair utility distributed generation policies. Advance greenhouse gas reduction goals, clean-energy production, workforce development opportunities, and other community policy objectives; and
- Give back: A portion of campaign proceeds will be used to donate a solar energy system to a deserving local nonprofit organization and/or help to underwrite solar-energy systems for qualified low- and moderate-Income families with high energy burdens.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS
RFP and Attachments in Editable Format
Contact Solarize the Triad
Contact Solarize the Triad at the email address below only for any questions about this RFP (do not contact members of partner organizations). All questions and answers will be posted below.
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