RFI for Solar Power Purchase Agreement Service

The Town of La Plata, Maryland, is seeking information from third-party solar developers and electric suppliers regarding the feasibility, structure, pricing, and implementation of a solar power purchase agreement to serve municipal facilities. The agency wants to explore how a third-party agreement can help meet its municipal energy needs through solar power generation. This market research will help the agency understand the viability of integrating solar energy into its current utility infrastructure. The scope of work covers the design, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the solar facilities. The selected partner must handle interconnection with the local utility, specifically within the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative service territory as applicable. The project also requires the installation of revenue-grade meters and the establishment of data access systems for ongoing metering and monitoring. Eligible respondents must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires all performance of the work to take place offsite. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine budget structures and has not disclosed a set funding limit. Interested parties must submit all questions regarding this request for information no later than June 26, 2026. The agency will use the gathered information to evaluate the potential structure and pricing of a future solar power purchase agreement. No other key dates or specific evaluation criteria are provided in the initial request.