NIGP 29065: Solar Heat Collectors, Evacuated Tube Type

NIGP 29065 Solar Heat Collectors, Evacuated Tube Type (Item) represents solar photovoltaic system installations and components that state and local governments procure for renewable energy deployment at municipal facilities. Recent solicitations show that jurisdictions are buying complete solar array systems, including panels, inverters, mounting equipment, and installation labor, with specifications often tied to particular manufacturers and performance standards. The City of Tybee Island, Georgia's RFP2026-113 exemplifies the scope: a 42-kilowatt minimum array with Q-Cell panels rated at 400 watts minimum per panel, SMA Sunny Boy inverters, UL certification, and GAF roof-system compatibility on municipal buildings. These procurements span city governments and municipal agencies seeking to add on-site solar capacity to public buildings, with emphasis on performance specifications, warranty coverage, and contractor certification rather than commodity-level purchasing.

The source identifies activity primarily in Georgia, with the City of Tybee Island posting RFP2026-113 on October 3, 2026, with a proposal due date of November 3, 2026. A pre-proposal meeting and site visit are scheduled for October 13, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Public Safety Building Conference Room. Evaluation criteria weight reference quality and ability to meet specifications heavily (combined 60 points), with cost representing 10 points of the 100-point evaluation. The contract structure is one-time with no renewal options. Questions must be submitted to Aleesha Robinson at aleesha.robinson@cityoftybee.gov at least seven days prior to the proposal due date. No other recent state and local opportunities under this code are present in the source.