University of Minnesota Ionwave #12148.2463828.SE

University of Minnesota Renewable Energy Consulting Services RFP

This opportunity is for renewable energy consulting services for the University of Minnesota's Office of Sustainability within Facilities Management. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota, Office of Sustainability, Facilities Management - Products/Services Requested: - Renewable energy consulting services - Evaluation of renewable energy development and procurement opportunities - Comparison of on-campus and market alternatives based on emissions, financial, and mission targets - Expertise required in: - Real estate (title, easements) - Renewable energy site selection - Technology selection - Business terms of contracts - Financial analysis - Tribal relations - Long-term community engagement - Advisory on acquisition opportunities including: - Virtual/financial power purchase agreements (VPPA) - Physical power purchase agreements (PPA) - Renewable energy credits/certificates - Focus on projects in Minnesota, with secondary consideration for the MISO grid and tertiary for the U.S. - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to the university's submission process - Mandatory review of provided instructions and terms - Compliance with data security and travel reimbursement policies

Description

The Office of Sustainability within Facilities Management is seeking renewable energy consulting services to evaluate opportunities for renewable energy development and procurement. The consultant will assist in comparing renewable energy development opportunities on university lands to other market options based on emissions, financial, and mission targets. Expertise is required in real estate, renewable energy site selection, technology choices, business terms of contracts, financial analysis, tribal relations, and community engagement. The consultant will advise on acquisition opportunities through power purchase agreements or renewable energy credits primarily in Minnesota and the MISO grid.

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