Municipal Solar Design, Equipment, and Installation

The Cooperative Purchasing Connection is seeking proposals from qualified suppliers for the design, equipment, and installation of solar installations on multiple municipal properties in west central Minnesota. The successful supplier will be responsible for designing, engineering, installing, and maintaining solar installations. The project includes planning, engineering, labor, materials, delivery, installation, and commissioning, as well as all warranties and maintenance. The supplier must demonstrate knowledge of standard interconnection processes and utility transformer upgrades. The contract term is expected to be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with a preference for completing a majority of the work by December 31, 2026. Some key points to consider: • The supplier must have access to a full inventory of the proposed product line(s). • The supplier must provide participating municipalities with an efficient response to questions, issues, and concerns. • All equipment, supplies, parts, and related accessories must be new and actively marketed products by the manufacturer’s authorized dealers. • The supplier must notify LCSC and participating municipalities of any product recalls. • The supplier is responsible for designing, procuring, and installing the solar photovoltaic systems on municipal buildings. • The system must have a capacity that does not exceed the lesser of 40 kWac or 120 percent of the estimated annual electricity consumption of the building at which the system is installed.