Colorado Springs Solar

The Energy Resource Center (ERC), a tax-exempt, federally funded non-profit organization in Colorado Springs, is seeking subcontractors to install rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems through the Colorado Weatherization Program. This procurement opportunity targets low-income households, with solar system installations ranging between 3.5 and 7 kW for the program year of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Selected subcontractors will be responsible for comprehensive solar installation services, including system feasibility assessment, installation planning, materials and labor provision, permit acquisition, and final installation through Xcel Energy's portal. Proposals are due by May 21, 2024, and must be submitted electronically via the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System. The evaluation criteria will heavily weight quality of work at 50%, with additional considerations including overall pricing (20%), production quota capabilities (10%), and supplementary factors like communication and operational flexibility. Technical requirements mandate stringent warranty standards, including five-year workmanship warranties, ten-year manufacturer product warranties, and twenty-year performance warranties guaranteeing 80% solar output.

The contract appears open to qualified solar installation subcontractors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Respondents must provide proof of liability insurance with specified aggregate limits and maintain workers' compensation coverage, complying with Colorado Energy Office Weatherization Program standards. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the opportunity requires integration with Xcel Energy's installation portal and adherence to established solar installation protocols. Contractors will be paid within 30 days after final job inspection, with invoicing required within ten working days of project completion. Though a precise budget range is not explicitly stated, the program's scope suggests multiple installation contracts across low-income households in the Colorado Springs region, potentially representing a substantial annual investment in renewable energy infrastructure for qualifying residences.