EOSD FINAL Solar PPA RFP V4 W EXHIBITS Compressed 01122026

The East Orange School District is soliciting a single‑entity (or consortium) to design, finance, construct, own, operate, and maintain a portfolio of rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on approximately 31 district school properties, including necessary roof repairs, real‑time monitoring, educational kiosks, and a student apprenticeship program. The contractor will sell the generated electricity to the district under a maximum 15‑year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), with no upfront capital cost to the district. Optional alternatives include Level‑2 and DC fast‑charging EV infrastructure funded partially by state grants. • Scope: rooftop PV design, installation, roof‑repair, O&M, 15‑minute interval data monitoring, curriculum/kiosk installation, and apprenticeship plan. • Financial model: PPA price per kWh (must be below $0.21494/kWh) plus annual escalator; contractor assumes all capital costs and provides performance bonds. • Mandatory qualifications: ≥ 15 MW DC installed capacity, $20 M assets under management, NJ electrical/solar contractor certifications, experience on ≥ 5 commercial PV projects ≥ 500 kW. • Key dates: RFP posted 12 Jan 2026; pre‑bid conference 21 Jan 2026; site tours 21‑22 Jan 2026; RFI deadline 5 Feb 2026; bid deadline 26 Feb 2026 (noon); award expected 17 Mar 2026; PPA term 15 years with optional purchase after 6 years.