REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MUNICIPAL VIRTUAL NET METERING OFFTAKE
INSTRUCTIONS: This page contains files related to the Virtual Net Metering RFP released on July 22, 2025. Files can be accessed and downloaded below and at the Town’s Bid Portal (https://www.portlandct.org/transparency-and-coverage-rule). Please direct any questions about this webpage or the RFP to projects@solar-rfp.com.
KEY DATES
Tuesday, July 22, 2025 - RFP Release
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 - Close of Question Period
Bidders may submit written questions to the RFP Administrators at projects@solar-rfp.com no later than 4:00 PM.
Friday, August 1, 2025 - Responses to Questions
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 - Proposal Due Date
Bidders must submit one (1) sealed paper copy of the entire Proposal and one (1) electronic copy on a USB flash drive (or similar electronic device) of the entire Proposal to Town’s Director of Finance, at 33 East Main Street, Portland, CT 06480, no later than 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Proposals will be publicly opened, and the names of the bidders may be read aloud at that time.
On or about Friday, August 22, 2025 - Bidder Selection
On or before Wednesday, September 10, 2025
- Town Approvals and Demonstration of Site Control
Before Monday, September 15, 2025 - Submission to NRES Program
RFP
EXHIBITS
Exhibit A - Checklist & Initial Disclosures (pgs. 28 - 32 in RFP)
Exhibit B - Non-Collusion Affidavit(s) (pgs. 33 - 34 in RFP)
Exhibit C - Hold Harmless Agreement (pg. 35 in RFP)
Exhibit D - RFP Fee Agreement (pgs. 36 - 37 in RFP)
Exhibit F - Option Agreement (following pg. 43 in RFP)
ADDENDA
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