Solar Contractor - Sterling

The Energy Resource Center (ERC), a non-profit organization serving Colorado, is seeking competitive solar photovoltaic (PV) subcontractors for residential rooftop installations in Lincoln County and surrounding areas, including Morgan, Washington, Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, and Yuma counties. This procurement is structured as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for solar installations between 3.5 and 7 kW, targeting low-income households through the Colorado Weatherization Program. Potential contractors must demonstrate capabilities to determine system feasibility, develop comprehensive installation plans, provide cost estimates, and supply all materials and labor. The RFP requires contractors to offer robust warranties, including five-year workmanship guarantees and ten to twenty-year manufacturer performance guarantees. Evaluation criteria will prioritize quality of work (50%), pricing (20%), and production capabilities (10%), with the proposal submission deadline set for May 24, 2024, for installations to be completed during the program year from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.

The solicitation is specifically focused on supporting low-income residential solar installations, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises mentioned in the documentation. Contractors must meet minimum qualifications, including providing proof of insurance, demonstrating licensing compliance, presenting professional references, and showing ability to work across the designated service area. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the program has historically serviced over 50 homes in the previous program year, funded through the Colorado Energy Office Weatherization Program. Contractors can expect payment within 30 days of final inspection, with invoices required within 10 working days of job completion. The opportunity is not an exclusive contract with ERC but rather a competitive bid process seeking the most competitive pricing and highest quality solar installation services for the targeted residential communities.