East Orange SD Solar - RFI Questions & Responses 02122026 BP

The East Orange School District is seeking a qualified provider to design, build, and operate solar photovoltaic systems across 21 potential school sites and to install electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure (Level 2 for staff and Level 3 fast chargers for public use). The district will retain responsibility for roof work and will handle tree‑trimming approvals; the contractor’s scope is limited to solar system installation, permitting, interconnection, and EV‑charger deployment. A $580 k grant from the Board of Public Utilities will fund the DC‑fast chargers, paid directly to the contractor; any remaining costs will be covered under a Power Purchase Agreement. Proposals may cover any subset of the 21 sites if full coverage is not cost‑effective. Hard‑copy bids (one original + two copies) must be delivered by noon on 26 Feb 2026. • Solar PV design, engineering, procurement, construction, O&M, and interconnection for up to 21 school locations. • Installation of Level 2 staff chargers (quantity/location at bidder’s discretion) and Level 3 public fast chargers funded partially by a $580 k BPU grant. • Contractor bears all compliance for ITC, FEOC, and domestic‑content; the district retains no SREC ownership. • Roof work and tree clearance are the district’s responsibility; contractors may coordinate but are not billed for these tasks. • Hard‑copy submission required; no electronic bid alternative.