RFP 20_1868_ Addendum 1.docx

This is an Addendum to a Request for Proposal issued by the State of Michigan Department of Natural Resources for utility-scale solar energy development on state-owned land. The RFP 200000001868 seeks qualified bidders to develop solar energy projects on DNR-designated property. Bidders are responsible for identifying and securing an electricity offtake agreement with a buyer as part of their project proposal, though the submission of an executed agreement is not required at the time of bid. The addendum clarifies that the DNR's role is limited to providing the land for lease and project development.

The key pricing and commercial structure element is that bidders must demonstrate a viable path to energy sales as part of their proposal by identifying a potential buyer and outlining the terms of a power purchase agreement. This requirement emphasizes that successful proposals must include a credible electricity offtake strategy, with the bidder bearing responsibility for securing commercial arrangements necessary to make the project economically viable. No information regarding set-asides, funding sources, or specific contract term and renewal options is provided in this addendum excerpt.