RFP25-04 Construction Turnkey Rooftop Solar Systems

The City of Dunwoody, located in Dekalb County, Georgia, is seeking qualified solar energy developers through Request for Proposals (RFP 25-04) to execute a comprehensive turnkey rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system project. The procurement encompasses design, installation, financing, operations, and maintenance of two solar PV systems for the Dunwoody Cultural Arts Center and North Shallowford Annex. Proposing firms must provide complete design-build services including permitting, procurement, installation, interconnection, commissioning, and staff training. Key deliverables include performance and production guarantees, operations and maintenance plans, and systems designed to maximize on-site power usage with no more than 20% grid export. Evaluation criteria will focus on projected cost savings, lowest possible power purchase rates (with escalation not exceeding 3%), and compliance with Buy American Act requirements. The proposal submission deadline is November 19, 2025, at 2:00 pm, with an anticipated project commencement date of February 15, 2026, and an expected notice of intent to award within 90 days of proposal opening.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP requires bidders to demonstrate comprehensive solar system capabilities, including options for lease and Solar Energy Procurement Agreement (SEPA) structures. Proposing firms must provide separate line-item pricing for battery backup systems and an educational display for the Cultural Arts Center. Insurance requirements mandate $1 million in general liability coverage. The City seeks a minimal cost option to purchase the systems at the end of their useful life and will incur no upfront costs. Although no incumbent vendors are identified, the proposal requires real-time generation data access and compliance with technical specifications. While a precise budget range is not specified, the project involves two separate rooftop solar installations with potential for additional value through battery backup systems and long-term energy procurement agreements.