The purpose of this RFP is to establish Statewide master contracts for the design and installation of ground mount, pitched-roof, and flat rooftop (low sloped roof) photovoltaic (PV) installations on behalf of Minnesota State agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members. Individual projects may include energy storage and may be behind the meter or interconnected for net metering. The State reserves the right to ask for financing options at the project level, however, the State agency or CPV member has first claim to any renewable energy certificates (RECs); the State agency or CPV may choose to yield ownership of RECs at their discretion. Systems within the scope of this RFP may include PV parking lot canopies.