The City of Mason City is seeking proposals from interested firms capable of designing, engineering, installing, and maintaining a solar PV roof-mounted array. The city intends to purchase and directly own the system and is not interested in any power purchase agreements or third-party financing. In the long term, the local government may be interested in developing solar energy for other sites, and the results of this RFP may be used for future projects, however, for purposes of this RFP, respondents should limit their responses to only these sites. The local government believes on-site PV power generation will provide a long-term financial benefit by reducing energy costs through the reduction of peak demand loads and daily energy consumption at the sites. Through on-site PV solar generation, the Local Government hopes to: • Reap the financial benefits of more affordable electricity at minimal cost. • Reduce environmental impact. • Provide an example of successful renewable energy generation and showcase our organization as a leader in the development of renewable energy sources. Through this RFP process, the local government intends to select only one provider for the solar project and is looking for the “best value” proposal based on the selection criteria stated within this RFP.
