CIP 24-A046/CIP 24-L045 - RFP PPA Design, Install, Operate, & Maint of Solar Photovoltaic, EV Charg

Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD or District) is seeking proposals for a partner to design, install, operate, and maintain solar PV systems at four (4) sites, EV chargers at three (3) sites, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at two (2) sites under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). DSRSD is also seeking mandatory Alternate proposals for implementation of a microgrid at the District Office facility, as further described in Exhibits B and G. The solar systems must be interconnected under PG&E’s current Net Energy Metering rules, called the Net Billing
Tariff (NBT).

Please note that one of the sites covered in this RFP, the Livermore-Amador Valley Water Management Agency (LAVWMA), is operated by a joint powers authority and will require a separate PPA to be executed from the PPA or PPAs covering the other three sites operated by DSRSD. The design and construction process will be managed as one project by DSRSD.

The District is interested in maximizing solar production, while achieving the lowest cost of energy. All Proposers should develop a system design that best balances system cost, production, District requirements, and the Proposer’s ability to deliver a high-quality system ontime and on-budget.

Potential solar system and EV charging locations are depicted in Exhibit G. Sites include a mix of solar shade structures, roof mounted systems and ground mounted systems. A list of all District sites, estimated annual site use and preferred equipment locations are included in Exhibit G. This RFP does not specify locations for the two BESS systems. All EV chargers will be installed in parking lots that are not accessible to the public and the District’s position is that this project is not subject to Cal Green Code requirements for EV charging.

Proposers are required to completely fill out the Proposal Pricing Sheet found in Exhibit F, detailing their PPA offer. PPA pricing shall include all elements of the project required to satisfy the requirements in this RFP, as well as state and local building codes, including any required accessibility improvements.

Proposers shall assume all design and permit approval risk, including, but not limited to securing all approvals from the Authority that has Jurisdiction (AHJ) and other local government entities as applicable, fire review, and utility reviews. While the District will work collaboratively with its selected Proposer throughout the design and permit approval process, no compensation other than what is included in the proposed PPA rate will be granted for either (1) the effort associated with the approval process or (2) administration, project management, overhead, or any other cost associated with approval delays.