Solar & Battery Storage at New London High School

The City of New London, Connecticut is seeking proposals from qualified clean energy developers for a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to develop, own, operate, and maintain a rooftop solar photovoltaic system at New London High School. The project involves installing up to 249 kW-AC of solar capacity under Year 10 of the state's Zero-Emission Renewable Energy Credit (ZREC) Program, with an additional bid alternate for a battery energy storage system (BESS). The primary objective is to establish a renewable energy infrastructure that will participate in the Energy Storage Solutions Program administered by the Connecticut Green Bank and Eversource. Qualified developers must be capable of designing, installing, and maintaining the solar and battery storage system, with the ultimate responsibility of commissioning the system at the end of the 20-year PPA term. The solicitation period opens on July 5, 2023, and closes on August 9, 2023, with a vendor Q&A period running from July 5 to July 21, 2023. Interested parties must submit proposals by August 9, 2023, at 2:00 PM EDT, with Joshua Montague serving as the primary contact for questions and submissions.

The solicitation is open to all vendors and does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the existing infrastructure details are limited to the New London High School site location at 20 Chester St. The City has secured funding through the ZREC Program and the Energy Storage Solutions Program, but the total estimated project value remains unspecified. Payment terms are not detailed, and delivery terms are marked as not applicable. The solicitation package includes multiple supporting documents: the main solicitation PDF, a Bid Details Form (Exhibit E), and two addenda. While the financial specifics are not explicitly outlined, the project represents a significant renewable energy investment for the City of New London, leveraging state-level programs to develop clean energy infrastructure at the high school.