Fuel Cell Distributed Energy Resource(s) Power Purchase and Licensing Agreement

The University of Connecticut has issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) soliciting experienced fuel cell providers to deliver fuel-cell generated electricity and thermal on-site energy resources through a Power Purchase and Licensing Agreement. The solicitation, identified by number LM100722, seeks vendors capable of supplying distributed energy resources, with specific interest in fuel cell technologies and openness to other non-solar Class I renewable energy technologies like energy storage systems. Vendors must demonstrate qualifications to provide comprehensive energy solutions tailored to the University's needs. 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. Interested vendors are required to submit statements of qualifications during this timeframe, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms to be vendor-specified. The University will evaluate respondents based on their technical capabilities, experience with fuel cell and renewable energy technologies, and ability to meet the institution's distributed energy requirements.

The solicitation appears to be open to all vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no explicit mentions of existing infrastructure requirements or integration specifications. The RFQ does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving financial terms open for negotiation. No specific disadvantaged enterprise guidelines are outlined in the procurement documents. The solicitation indicates the University is seeking to establish a pool of qualified vendors for potential future power purchase and licensing agreements, with the ultimate goal of securing reliable, sustainable energy solutions. 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.