TRD01, Category 3 - Photovoltaic (PV) Panels, Equipment, Materials, and Installation RFP

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection is requesting proposals for the purchase and installation of photovoltaic panels, equipment, materials, and installation services under statewide contract TRD01, Category 3, with bids due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM via Commbuys. Questions must be submitted by July 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM.

Prevailing wage rates apply to all construction labor on this project. Vendors must be registered on the TRD01 statewide contract and in the Commbuys system to submit bids. The scope includes ground-mounted solar array systems, 48 Hanwha Q.Peak Duo solar panels, ballast blocks, wiring, DC disconnects, conduit systems, a 4-string combiner box with surge protection, inverter cabinets with heating and cooling, concrete pads, mobile power stations, breaker panels, receptacle outlets, and underground and above-ground conduit installations totaling approximately 5,850 linear feet. Post-installation testing is required. The site is located at the boat cove at 301 Boylston Street, Clinton, Massachusetts; site access requires authorization and entry through the Boat Cove Gate Entrance. Project duration is estimated at six weeks with an anticipated completion date of June 30, 2027.

Evaluation criteria are weighted as follows: Project Cost (70%), Experience/Qualifications (20%), Lead Time/Project Completion (5%), and Prompt Payment Discount (5%). Responses must include the completed Bidder Response Form with itemized unit pricing for materials and labor, company background and relevant experience, and estimated delivery lead times and installation duration. An estimated award date of August 10, 2026 is anticipated. The RFP does not commit DCR to approve any Statement of Work, reimburse bidding costs, or engage any vendor. Technical questions may be directed to the Commbuys Help Desk at 617-720-3197; billing inquiries to christy.raillo@mass.gov.