Solar Photovoltaic Projects, Ground Leases

The municipalities of New London, North Stonington, and Pomfret in Connecticut are soliciting ground‑lease agreements for up to three 2 MW‑AC solar photovoltaic sites on publicly‑owned land. The selected developer will obtain a 20‑year lease, design, permit, construct, and operate the solar systems, and secure a customer for the generated electricity while the municipalities retain a right of first refusal. Financial terms include a per‑Watt‑DC RFP fee payable in three installments, non‑negotiable development‑period fees, and bidder‑proposed annual land‑tax stabilization and operating fees per MW‑AC. • Lease term: 20 years; sites limited to 2 MW‑AC each (≈2.5 MW‑DC). • Developer responsibilities: full project delivery (design, engineering, permitting, construction, operation) and off‑taker procurement. • Financial obligations: RFP fee ($0.06‑$0.07 per W‑DC), development‑period fees ($1k‑$5k), plus annual lease‑operating and tax‑stabilization payments to be proposed. • Submission deadline: June 3 2019 (electronic + three hard copies). • Evaluation focuses on fee bids, qualifications, experience with municipal solar, and ability to meet schedule.