UPDATE: Proposal due date has been extended to April 6.

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified firms to submit proposals for the design, procurement, and installation of new residential and commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems at a per-watt price lower than the prevailing single system market rate.

The “group buy” program is being led by Midwest Renewable Energy Association. The goal of the program is to increase consumer education and PV installations in Champaign County, Piatt County, and Vermillion County, Illinois, through a group purchase involving a competitive contractor selection process, an advantageous pricing and rebate structure, and free information sessions.

Between 2013 and 2019, the MREA facilitated thirty-four Solar Group Buy programs around the Midwest, reaching over 8,000 individuals with our Solar Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 12,000 kW on over 1,600 properties. Among those property owners who received proposals from partnering contractors, an average 40% purchased a PV system. To date, the average system size is 7.15 kW.

The group buy program is offered with support from MREA, Prairie Rivers Network, and the City of Urbana, with high visibility in the area. MREA will coordinate and deliver a minimum of 15 free, public Solar Power Hour information sessions and market them widely with physical posters, email blasts, paid social media promotion, in the press, and more.

Click here to download the RFP.

RFP Announced March 9, 2020
RFP Questions Due/Posted March 23, 2020 March 30, 2020
RFP Proposals Due March 30, 2020  April 6, 2020
Firm(s) Selected April 23, 2020

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 

UPDATE: Proposal due date has been extended to April 6.

1. We expect our NABCEP PV Installer credential to be awarded in the next 30 days, can we still submit a proposal? Yes, please mention the status of your credential, and be advised that the Advisory Committee will verify your NABCEP status upon receipt of your proposal.