The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified firms to submit proposals for the design, procurement, and installation of new, residential and commercial, direct-owned, and power purchase agreement photovoltaic systems at a per-watt price lower than the prevailing single system market rate.
The group buy program is offered on behalf of the following Habitat for Humanity affiliates: Adams County, Dane County, La Crosse Area, Racine, Sawyer County, and St. Croix Valley. The goal of the group buy is to deploy solar PV on over 20-30+ Habitat for Humanity homes throughout Wisconsin through a group purchase involving free information sessions and a competitive installer selection process. The MREA will coordinate the RFP process and Habitat affiliates will select the installer. The MREA and Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin will continue to coordinate and promote the program to additional affiliates to increase participation by the program deadline of December 15, 2023.
Between 2013 and 2022, the MREA facilitated 60 solar groups buy programs around the Midwest, reaching over 13,500 individuals with our Solar Power Hour information sessions, and leading to more than 20 MW on over 2,700 properties. Among those who attended our presentations, an average of 20% purchased a PV system. To date, the average system size is 7.3 kW.
Timeline for Program:
RFP Announced: June 21, 2023
RFP Questions Due/Posted: July 5, 2023
RFP Proposals Due: July 12, 2023
Firm(s) Selected: July 19, 2023
Questions:
Q: Are we able to submit an RFP response for a limited portion of the geography?
A: You are able to apply to any or all of the “Zones” listed in the RFP.
