Request for Proposal for Solar Photovoltaic System

The Borough of Naugatuck (BON) and Board of Education (BOE) have issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking solar installers and Engineering Procurement Contractor (EPC) companies to design and construct solar photovoltaic systems at four municipal facilities: Andrew Avenue School, Naugatuck Police Department, Naugatuck Recreation Department, and Naugatuck Day Care. The RFP, designated as FY 23-B026, requires vendors to provide comprehensive solar installation services, including system design, procurement, and implementation across these four locations. Potential proposers must demonstrate expertise in solar photovoltaic system design and installation, with the ability to manage a multi-site municipal solar infrastructure project. A non-mandatory site visit is scheduled for July 27, 2022, at 9:00 AM, providing interested vendors an opportunity to inspect the facilities. The solicitation period runs from July 19, 2022, to August 4, 2022, with sealed bids due by 1:00 PM EDT at the Naugatuck Town Hall, located at 229 Church Street. Vendors can obtain additional information and clarification from Adam Burkitt, Managing Partner of Advanced Energy Efficiencies, LLC, who is managing the procurement on behalf of the Borough of Naugatuck.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the solicitation documents. The RFP is open to all qualified solar installers and EPC companies, with no explicit limitations on company size, geographic location, or previous municipal contract experience. While the total estimated contract value is not disclosed, the project's scope encompasses solar installations across four municipal facilities, suggesting a potentially significant investment. The solicitation indicates that detailed delivery terms, payment terms, and technical specifications are included in attached documents, though these were not visible in the provided file images. Advanced Energy Efficiencies, LLC is supporting the Borough of Naugatuck in managing this procurement, which appears to be a municipal initiative to expand renewable energy infrastructure across local government facilities.