Cohasset Town Civicplus #Cohasset Solar RFP_2026

Lease and Development of Solar Energy Arrays for Town of Cohasset Schools and Facilities

This opportunity involves the Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts seeking a developer to lease municipal property and deliver solar energy solutions: - Government Buyer: - Town of Cohasset (Board of Selectmen, Alternative Energy Committee, School Committee) - Contracting office: Town Manager Office, Town Hall, Cohasset, MA - OEMs and Vendors (Plan Holders): - Forefront Power - Power Flex - Palmer Capital - ReVision Energy - Solect Energy - Products/Services Requested: - Design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of commercial or utility-scale solar energy arrays and associated equipment at: - Deer Hill School (208 Sohier Street) - Joseph Osgood School (210 Sohier Street) - Potential additional site: Town landfill - Solar energy facility with 500-1000 kW (DC) capacity, including metering, interconnection, and transformers - 25-year site lease ($1/year per parcel) and 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for all generated electricity - Ongoing operation and maintenance for the contract term - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Developer responsible for all costs (construction, permitting, insurance, compliance) - Solar arrays must be operational within 24 months of lease signing; liquidated damages for delays - Proposals must include project plan, financial qualifications, guaranteed minimum energy output, and a separate sealed price proposal - $10,000 bid deposit required - Project may include educational programs and public access to solar performance data - Buyer has a purchase option for the facility near the end of the term or upon default - Evaluation Criteria: - Experience, team qualifications, site plan, scope of work, financial capability, price, and guaranteed energy production

Description

The Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts is seeking competitive proposals for the lease of certain Town-owned real property to construct commercial or utility class solar energy arrays and associated equipment. The project involves leasing parcels at Deer Hill School and Joseph Osgood School for a term of 25 years to develop solar arrays that supply electrical energy to Town facilities. Proposals must include a project proposal and a separate price proposal, with a bid deposit of $10,000. The arrays must be operational within 24 months of lease signing, and the Town will purchase the power generated under a 25-year power purchase agreement.

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