Active SLED Opportunity · MICHIGAN · CITY OF EAST LANSING
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City of East Lansing seeks proposals to design and install a ~200 kW ground-mounted solar PV array at the DPW facility to reduce utility costs, increase renewable energy use, and support biodiversity with pollinator-friendly vegetation. Proposals due June 29, 2026.
The City of East Lansing seeks to identify a qualified firm to design, furnish, and install a fixed, ground-mounted ~200 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) array at the Department of Public Works (DPW) facility at 1800 E. State Road. The project's goals are to reduce DPW's utility costs, increase the share of the City's electricity served by renewable energy, and offset the facility's annual consumption with a grid-tied PV system capable of generating excess energy during summer months. Following construction, the City intends for the project site to be restored with native, pollinator-friendly vegetation beneath and around the array to enhance local biodiversity and support pollinator species. Note: The approaches, standards, specifications, and processes listed herein reflect the City's understanding of reputable, industry-standard practices for the installation of a solar photovoltaic system. The City's goals are to install a solar array that operates legally and efficiently, uses durable materials that meet recognized industry standards, and is designed and documented to be eligible for available incentives and credits; to include cost-effective provisions at time of installation that reduce the burden and cost of potential future array expansion; and to communicate energy generation publicly and track system performance for internal planning purposes. The City acknowledges that this is not its primary area of expertise. If any prescribed requirement is inconsistent with best practices for achieving these goals, the Contractor is encouraged to propose and justify alternate approaches for the City's review and approval. **Solicitation Type**: RFP - Request for Proposal (Formal) **Source ID**: PU.AG.USA.1980.C14924926 **Piggyback Contract**: No **Question Acceptance Deadline**: 05/11/2026 05:00 PM EDT **Questions are submitted online**: No **Bid Submission Type**: Physical Bid Submission **Additional Bidding Instructions**: Bidders may submit proposals hard copy or electronically. Electronic submission: The proposal documents may be submitted electronically via e-mail to cwalls@cityofeastlansing.com. The subject line should clearly delineate that the message is a proposal submission and include the project name and name of the firm submitting the proposal. The proposals shall be submitted by no later than 5:00 P.M. June 29th, 2026. Hard copy submission: 3 of copies of the proposal documents shall be submitted in a sealed envelope. If mailed, send the proposal to City of East Lansing, Attention Cliff Walls 410 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823. If hand delivered, submit the proposal to Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, 1800 E. State Road, East Lansing, MI. The envelope shall be clearly marked on the exterior denoting the name of the firm submitting the proposal and the name of the particular professional services contract for which the proposal is offered. **Owner Organization**: City of East Lansing **Solicitation Number**: 2026-006 **Reference Number**: 0000423165
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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