Cohasset Town Civicplus #2026-04

Town of Cohasset Solar Energy Array Lease and Power Purchase Agreement Opportunity

The Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts is seeking proposals from qualified solar energy developers to lease municipal land for the construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of commercial or utility-scale solar energy arrays at school sites and potentially a landfill location. - Government Buyer: - Town of Cohasset, Massachusetts (Board of Selectmen, Alternative Energy Committee, School Committee, Town Manager Office) - Project Scope: - Lease of town-owned real property for 25 years for solar array construction and operation - Sites include Deer Hill School (208 Sohier Street), Joseph Osgood School (210 Sohier Street), and potentially a landfill site - Solar energy facility with an aggregate nameplate capacity of approximately 500-1000 kW (DC) - Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the Town to buy 100% of net energy generated - Developer responsible for all costs, including construction, operation, maintenance, permitting, and compliance - Products/Services Requested: - Design, construction, installation, and operation of solar energy arrays and associated equipment - Ongoing operation and maintenance services, including monitoring, reporting, and educational outreach - Notable Requirements: - 25-year lease term; solar array must be operational within 24 months of contract execution - $10,000 bid deposit and financial assurance for project completion and removal - Guaranteed minimum energy production and compliance with local planning, zoning, and legal requirements - Option for developers to propose educational programs related to the solar arrays - Town may exercise a purchase option for the facility near the end of the term - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated; the RFP is open to qualified solar developers - Plan holders include Forefront Power, Power Flex, ReVision Energy, Solect Energy, Commercial Solar Guy, and Palmer Capital - Interconnection to National Grid local electric distribution system required

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 aims to supply electrical energy to Town facilities or provide credits on the Town's electric utility bills. The lease term is twenty-five years, and proposals must be submitted by May 26, 2026. The procurement includes site lease agreements, power purchase agreements, and requires compliance with local planning, zoning, and legal requirements.

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