Barrington School District Solar Energy Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Request for Proposals

The Barrington School District is seeking a qualified vendor to design, finance, permit, install, commission, operate, maintain, and monitor a turnkey solar‑photovoltaic (PV) system on the roofs of Woodland Middle School and Barrington Avon Elementary School. The contract will be a 15‑year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with optional extension and early‑buyout options, and includes mandatory roof‑repair work and optional energy‑storage. The vendor must provide a $67,500 development fee, secure a $20,000 proposal bond, and furnish a performance bond equal to 100 % of construction cost. All work must comply with 2017 NEC rapid‑shutdown standards, occur during summer 2020 (7 AM‑5 PM weekdays), and include O&M for the life of the PPA. • Design and install roof‑mounted solar PV (plus optional battery storage) for two schools totaling ~616,000 kWh annual usage. • Provide full financing, interconnection, permitting, and a 5‑year system warranty plus roof‑attachment warranty for the full term. • Deliver O&M, real‑time monitoring, and a 42‑in. on‑site display, while adhering to strict work‑day restrictions and safety codes.