Request for proposal # 22-26 multi facility solar rooftop and carport photovoltaic systems

The City of Rockville is issuing Request for Proposal #22-26 seeking qualified solar providers to design, furnish, install, operate, maintain, and decommission a turn-key solar photovoltaic system totaling approximately 2.25 MW DC capacity across seven city facilities, including both rooftop and carport installations. The procurement requires respondents to demonstrate comprehensive experience in solar PV system design, planning, scheduling, permitting, construction, interconnection, and maintenance operations. Qualified respondents must possess the ability to secure all necessary permitting and licenses, with all permitting costs to be included in their proposals. Respondents must demonstrate familiarity with PEPCO regulations, provide detailed project financial analysis, and maintain established on-site safety standards. The evaluation criteria emphasize the respondent's ability to execute a fully managed and well-executed process with a successful track record of similar solar installations. The proposal due date is June 25, 2026, with the posting date of May 5, 2026. The City reserves the right to modify the project scope at any time during the procurement process.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged or minority-owned enterprises, nor does it reference current incumbent vendors or existing solar infrastructure that would require integration with the proposed system. No specific award value or budget range has been disclosed in the procurement documentation. The City has explicitly stated that it does not intend to comply with FEOC restrictions and will not utilize the direct pay option for this project. Interested solar providers should prepare comprehensive proposals that address technical capabilities, project management experience, financial projections, and operational planning for the multi-facility installation across the seven designated city locations.