Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1321-TORTH-TORTH-133367

Royalston Landfill Solar Facility Development Opportunity

The Town of Royalston, Massachusetts is seeking qualified renewable energy developers to construct and operate a Solar Generating Facility (SGF) at the closed Royalston Landfill. - Government Buyer: - Town of Royalston, Board of Selectmen - Project Scope: - Lease municipal land or enter into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a solar facility (1-6 MW AC) - Site preparation, potential land clearing, installation of solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, and accessories - Option to include Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) - Full lifecycle services: design, permitting, interconnection, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning - Requirements: - Developer must bear all project costs - Massachusetts-registered Professional Engineer with at least 10 years' experience required - Demonstrated experience with landfill or brownfield solar projects - Detailed plan for environmental and landfill protection, including timber valuation and restoration - Financial security for decommissioning, reviewed every five years - Insurance and indemnification obligations - Evaluation Criteria: - Financial benefit to the Town - Technical approach and experience - Environmental safeguards and protection of municipal interests - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified renewable energy developers - Products/Services Requested: - Solar panels, inverters, mounting systems, and accessories - Site preparation, construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning services - Potential inclusion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Description

The Town of Royalston, Massachusetts is seeking proposals from qualified renewable energy developers to develop a Solar Generating Facility (SGF) at the Royalston Landfill located at 6 Town Dump Road, Royalston, MA. The project involves leasing the site or exploring Power Purchase Agreements to provide financial benefits to the Town. The scope includes site preparation, construction, operation, and decommissioning of a solar facility with a capacity of 1-6 MW AC, including potential land clearing and Battery Energy Storage Systems. Proposers must bear all project-related costs and comply with permitting, interconnection, and environmental protection requirements.

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