New York State Contract Reporter #23378

Statewide Solar Energy Solutions and Services Procurement for New York

New York State is launching a major statewide procurement for solar energy solutions and related services: - Government Buyer: - New York State Office of General Services, Procurement Services Division - Scope of Procurement: - Four categories (lots): - Photovoltaic Systems (solar arrays and equipment) - Photovoltaic Services (consulting, installation, maintenance) - Solar VDER Subscriptions (Value of Distributed Energy Resources program) - Solar Power Purchase Agreements (contracts for solar-generated electricity) - Bidders may submit proposals for any or all lots - Option to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) - Authorized users may choose to forgo payment for Environmental Value (E Value) - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with New York State policies for RECs - MWBE (Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise) participation goals: 15% MBE and 15% WBE - Statewide delivery and service coverage - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to all qualified providers of solar equipment and services - Contract Structure: - Multiple-award, back-drop contract - Qualifies vendors to respond to future Requests for Quotes (RFQs) from authorized users - Period of Performance: - Five-year base contract with up to two additional renewal years

Description

This solicitation aims to provide authorized users with options to acquire Photovoltaic Systems, Photovoltaic Services, Solar VDER Subscriptions, and Solar Power Purchase Agreements. Bidders may choose to bid on any number of the four lots offered. The contracts will be multiple-award back-drop contracts allowing awarded bidders to respond to future Requests for Quotes. The solicitation includes options for purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates and forgoing payment for Environmental Value at the discretion of authorized users. The contract term is five years with renewal options for up to two additional years, and the solicitation is statewide in New York.

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