LM100722_Mar_31_25_solicitation_doc.pdf

This document is a Request for Qualifications (RFQA) issued by the University of Connecticut, soliciting statements of qualifications from experienced fuel cell providers for a Distributed Energy Resource Power Purchase and Licensing Agreement. The solicitation, numbered LM100722, seeks vendors capable of providing fuel-cell generated electricity and thermal on-site energy, with openness to other non-solar Class I renewable energy technologies like energy storage systems. The procurement period runs from October 25, 2022, to November 29, 2022, with a dedicated vendor Q&A period from October 26, 2022, to November 14, 2022. All vendors are eligible to respond, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified.

The solicitation does not specify an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving financial terms open for negotiation. No incumbent vendors are identified, and there are no explicit mentions of existing infrastructure requirements or integration specifications. The University aims to establish a pool of qualified vendors for potential future power purchase and licensing agreements, focusing on securing reliable, sustainable energy solutions. The contact for this procurement is Lisa Mieszkowicz at the University of Connecticut's Storrs campus, who will manage vendor communications and submissions throughout the solicitation process. The document indicates the University is seeking comprehensive energy solutions tailored to its distributed energy resource needs, with a particular emphasis on fuel cell technologies and related renewable energy innovations.