Solar PV Energy Phase VIII - CDCR

The state of California, through the Department of General Services (DGS) on behalf of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), is seeking proposals for the design, financing, installation, and maintenance of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy generation systems at various CDCR facilities. The selected contractor(s) will provide solar PV power under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) at a fixed price per kilowatt-hour, with the State obligated to purchase up to the expected electricity production. Proposals are due by February 5, 2016, and will be evaluated based on the greatest net present value of savings to the State. The contractor(s) will be responsible for all aspects of the solar PV systems, including permitting, construction, and ongoing maintenance, and must provide payment and performance bonds or a cash escrow account to cover the estimated cost of system removal and site restoration at the end of the contract term.

This solicitation is open to the qualified pool of solar service providers previously established under a 2015 Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process. The RFP does not mention any set-aside requirements, such as disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) or disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation. The RFP also does not disclose any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or provide details on the available budget or potential award values. However, the State will recover its transaction costs from the successful bidder(s).