Orange Civicplus #06-03-2026

Town of Orange Seeks Solar Developer for Landfill Photovoltaic Project

The Town of Orange, Massachusetts is seeking qualified solar energy developers to lease municipal landfill property for the development, construction, operation, and maintenance of a solar photovoltaic (PV) generation facility. - Government Buyer: - Town of Orange, Massachusetts (Town Administrator and Selectboard) - Project Scope: - Lease of a portion of the Orange Municipal Landfill (addresses: 25 and 100 Jones Street) for up to 20 years, with possible extensions - Developer responsible for full lifecycle: financing, design, engineering, permitting, installation, testing, operation, maintenance, repair, vegetation management, and decommissioning of the solar PV system - Rights for access, utility easements, and solar easements included in the lease - Products/Services Requested: - Solar photovoltaic electric generation facility (no specific OEMs or part numbers specified) - Comprehensive services for installation, operation, and decommissioning - Notable Requirements: - Developer must obtain all governmental approvals and comply with environmental regulations - Payment and performance bond equal to installation cost, and annual decommissioning assurance bond required - Comprehensive insurance coverage and site restoration obligations - Energy monitoring access for the Town - Coordination with National Grid for interconnection; project may be subject to grid integration programs - Proposals evaluated on economic benefit and technical qualifications, not just lowest cost - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified solar developers.

Description

The Town of Orange is soliciting proposals from solar energy developers to develop a solar photovoltaic system at the Orange Landfill. The project aims to promote clean electrical power generation and generate new revenues for the Town through a Solar Generation Facility on town property. Proposals will be evaluated to select the option that best meets the Town's interests and maximizes economic return. A site visit is scheduled for May 20, 2026, and proposals are due by June 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The bid remains open until a contract is awarded.

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