RFP 8699-Wtby: Operations & Maintenance Services for City-owned Solar Photovoltaic Systems

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the City of Waterbury, Connecticut, seeking Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for city-owned solar photovoltaic systems located at various municipal facilities and schools throughout the jurisdiction. The City intends to procure comprehensive maintenance and operational support services including monitoring, preventive maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep to ensure optimal performance of solar installations across multiple properties. Proposals must be submitted electronically by February 26, 2026, at 11:30 AM EST, with the submission period opening January 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST. The solicitation does not specify scheduled bidders' conferences or site visits, though the complete specification document (RFP 8699 12826.pdf) may contain additional details. The selected vendor will establish either a one-year or five-year fixed-price contract with the City, with no renewal options identified in the available materials.

The contract establishes payment terms at Net 60 Days. No estimated total contract value has been disclosed in the solicitation materials. The RFP is open to all eligible vendors with no identified set-asides for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors currently managing these solar systems or specify whether existing infrastructure and monitoring technology requires integration with the selected vendor's services. No specific award date or contract commencement date has been announced. Technical inquiries should be directed to Maureen McCauley at the City of Waterbury, 235 Grand Street, Room 103, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702, telephone 203-574-6748, or mmccauley@waterburyct.org.