City of Rochester #Solar Campaign RFQ 2026

City of Rochester Seeks Non-Profit Partner for Solarize Rochester Group-Purchasing Solar Campaign

The City of Rochester is seeking a qualified non-profit partner to deliver the Solarize Rochester group-purchasing solar campaign for homeowners. - Government Buyer: - City of Rochester, Department of Environmental Services - Innovation Team (Innovation Team Director: Natasha Main) - Scope of Work: - Delivery of a group-purchasing model for residential rooftop solar installations - Focus on affordability and accessibility for low- and moderate-income households - Responsibilities include: - Running a competitive bidding process among solar installers - Developing and executing marketing and communications - Managing resident registration and personalized solar offers - Providing ongoing customer service and support - Community outreach and consumer protection - Requirements: - Respondents must be 501(c)3 non-profit organizations - Demonstrated experience with group-buying or solarize campaigns - Strong community presence and trust - Emphasis on MWBE participation and workforce diversity - No specific OEMs or solar vendors are named; the selected partner will conduct a competitive selection of installers - Evaluation criteria include relevant experience, outreach strategies, and MWBE engagement

Description

The City of Rochester is seeking a qualified organization to deliver a group-purchasing solar campaign for Rochester homeowners. The campaign uses a limited-time, group-purchasing model to make solar more affordable by matching residents with a vetted installer offering volume discounts. The selected partner will run the campaign locally, focusing on reaching low- and moderate-income homeowners, and will handle installer selection, marketing, registration, and customer support. The RFQ response deadline is September 25, 2026, by noon.

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