Opportunity
University of Minnesota Ionwave #11036.2026.22.07.mw
University of Minnesota seeks turnkey grid-tied solar arrays (60 kW) for WCROC
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 18, 2026
Identifier
11036.2026.22.07.mw
NAICS
238220
The University of Minnesota Purchasing Services is seeking proposals for a turnkey grid-tied solar array system for the West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC): - Buyer: University of Minnesota Purchasing Services, on behalf of WCROC - Project: Furnish, deliver, and install grid-tied solar arrays totaling 60 kW - Includes all products, materials, and services for a complete, operational system - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable requirements: - Compliance with prevailing wage rates for commercial projects - Strict prohibition on contacting the department during the solicitation process - Respondents must review all attachments (Supplier Process, Project Schedule, Staffing Plan, Price List) - Late responses will not be accepted - All work must adhere to the detailed specifications and project documents provided
Description
This Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the University of Minnesota Purchasing Services seeks qualified responders to furnish, deliver, and install turnkey grid-tied solar arrays totaling 60 kW for the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC). The RFP prohibits respondents from contacting the department during the process and emphasizes reviewing all provided attachments and documents, especially the Supplier Process and Information and Project Scope of Work. The submission deadline is August 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with a hard close and no late submissions allowed. Respondents are encouraged to submit early to allow time for error correction.