CCSD RFP #2020-1: School District Comprehensive Solar Project

The Chappaqua Central School District is seeking a qualified solar‑energy developer to design, permit, finance, construct, own, and operate solar photovoltaic systems across seven school campuses and the district public library under a long‑term lease arrangement. The developer will assume all upfront costs and will be paid by the district through lease payments, with the proposal required to include detailed energy‑audit calculations, site‑specific system designs, financial models, and proof of financial capability. • Scope includes full‑turnkey solar PV design‑build‑finance‑lease‑operate for 7 schools + library. • Contractor must secure State Education Department (SED) approvals and handle all permitting, financing, construction, and operations. • Proposals must include a lease payment schedule, cash‑flow analysis, incentive/rebate accounting, and non‑collusive certification.