SLED Opportunity · MINNESOTA · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

    Minnesota Tribes or Government Entities in Pursuit of New Renewable Energy Offtaker

    Issued by University of Minnesota
    educationRFIUniversity of MinnesotaSol. 7300
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Mar 23, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Mar 4, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    University of
    education
    NAICS CODE
    541690
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The University of Minnesota seeks information from Minnesota Tribes or government entities developing renewable energy projects to identify potential offtakers. This RFI supports the University's Climate Action Plan goal to procure 124,000 MWh of new renewable energy annually by 2033.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    7300
    Type / RFx
    RFI
    Status
    Issued
    Level
    education
    Published Date
    March 4, 2026
    Due Date
    March 23, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541690AI guide
    Agency
    University of Minnesota

    Description

    The University of Minnesota Purchasing is requesting information [Request for Information (RFI)] from all qualified Respondents to identify Minnesota Tribes or government entities currently developing renewable energy projects (such as solar, wind, or geothermal) that may require an offtaker to advance toward completion. The University aims to gauge market readiness and project capacity to support its 2023 Climate Action Plan goal of procuring approximately 124,000 MWh of new offsite renewable energy annually by 2033. Reaponders: Please note that this is a request for information ONLY. No award will be made from this RFI. Respondents are prohibited from contacting the identified department about this RFI while in process. Remember to submit your response, including attachments, early to allow time to correct errors. The submission deadline is a hard close. The system will reject responses with errors and will NOT allow late submissions.

    Key dates

    1. March 4, 2026Published
    2. March 23, 2026Responses Due

    AI classification tags

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    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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