Operations & Maintenance Services for City-owned Solar Photovoltaic Systems

The City of Waterbury, Connecticut is issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) 8699-Wtby to procure Operations & Maintenance (O&M) services for city-owned solar photovoltaic systems installed at various municipal facilities and schools throughout the city. The procurement seeks a qualified proposer to establish either a one-year or five-year fixed-price contract for comprehensive maintenance and operational support of these solar installations. The contract will require the selected vendor to provide ongoing monitoring, preventive maintenance, repairs, and general upkeep to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the solar systems across multiple city properties. Proposals must be submitted electronically by February 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST, with the submission period having opened on January 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. Interested vendors should direct technical inquiries and requests for clarification to Maureen McCauley at the City of Waterbury, 235 Grand Street, Room 103, Waterbury, Connecticut 06702, via telephone at 203-574-6748 or email at mmccauley@waterburyct.org. The RFP solicitation document references supporting documentation in RFP 8699 12826.pdf for detailed specifications, technical requirements, and evaluation criteria that will govern the selection process.

This procurement is open to all eligible vendors regardless of business classification or size designation, with no identified set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors managing these solar systems, nor does it specify whether existing infrastructure or monitoring technology requires integration with the selected vendor's O&M services. Payment terms for the awarded contract are established at Net 60 Days. No estimated total contract value, budget range, or specific award date has been disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Additionally, the RFP does not indicate the scheduling of a bidders' conference, site visits, or vendor question-and-answer periods, though these may be detailed in the supporting specification documents referenced in the complete RFP package.