4 FAQs about 1MW Solar Outdoor Cabinet Government Procurement

How does the Federal Government procure a solar system?

The federal government procures construction services and materials for solar systems through multiple agencies. All procurement notices for federal contracts over $25,000 are posted on the System for Award Management (SAM) website. For example, a 5-MW solar system at Fort Campbell in Kentucky was installed in 2017 and accounts for 10% of the base's energy needs.

How can a pm solicit a Solar System proposal?

To solicit proposals for a solar system, a PM can issue a competitive RFP publicly and to multiple certified installers, or request quotes directly from a few trusted installers. For either of these methods, the PM can use MassCEC's project and cost data to find installers who have completed nearby commercial projects.

How do I select a commercial solar PV provider?

The US Department of Energy's Seven Steps to Selecting a Commercial Solar PV Provider summarizes the steps to contracting with an installer and provides downloadable documents such as a Solar PV RFP and Procurement Guidance Template and a Solar PV Cost Proposal Template that can help you issue an RFP.

Can a solar contractor work with the government?

Solar contractors can pursue federal government work through subcontracting opportunities. Most government construction contracts, including subcontracts, reflect policies contained in statutes and in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

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