City of Asheville #298-FY27-CAM-RFQ-SolarFeasibilityStudy

Asheville solar and battery feasibility study for six municipal locations

The City of Asheville is seeking a professional-services team to evaluate solar and battery opportunities at six municipal sites. - Government buyer: City of Asheville, Capital & Asset Management Department. - Requested service: One PV solar and high-level peak-shaving battery feasibility study covering six locations: WNC Nature Center Red Barn, Memorial Stadium Concession-Restroom, Aston Park Tennis Center Club House, Fire Station 5, Malvern Hills Pool House, and Stephens Lee Community Center parking lot canopy. - Study scope: Assess roof and structural conditions, potential PV and battery sizing, site constraints and mitigation costs, utility interconnection, tariffs and meter options, and project economics. Evaluate possible participation in Duke Energy’s Commercial Demand Response program. - Expected deliverables: A repeatable screening playbook, cost baselines, future procurement specifications, and battery screening guidance. - OEMs and equipment: No OEMs, equipment products, part numbers, or equipment purchase quantities are specified; this is a consulting study, not an installation request.

Description

The City of Asheville is seeking Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications for a feasibility study of photovoltaic solar and high-level peak-shaving battery systems at six locations. The selected highest-ranking firm will be invited to negotiate a contract, based on submitted qualifications and possibly interviews. Qualifications are due December 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.; the projected project start is January 4, 2027.

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