What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control seeks contractors to install solar on eligible homes for the Low- to Moderate-Income Solar Program. Proposals are due by November 19, 2026. Contracts can range from 1-5 years, with potential budget negotiations annually. Selected vendors will receive one purchase order for all projects, which cannot begin until Part 1 grant application approval.
Scope of work
- Residential solar installation for low-income (6 kW) and moderate-income (8 kW) homes
- Equipment, labor, design, permitting, interconnection, inspections, monitoring, and warranty
- Structural reinforcement, main panel or service upgrades, and tree trimming or removal
- 10-year parts and labor warranty including roof penetrations
- Written guidance on removal and disposal provided to all customers
- SREC transfer agreement signed and included with Part 2 of each project's application
- Monthly Usage Reports (Attachment 7) and quarterly Subcontracting 2nd Tier reports (Attachment 8)
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Overall cost competitiveness | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Comply with established rules and regulations on crew licensing, including apprentices
- Appropriate level of Delaware Electrical License for installing solar
- Compliance with Common-law Employer Safe Harbor Exception
- Any residential project reference (three references using Attachment 5)
- Background checks on personnel accessing state property or vulnerable populations
Documents to include with your response
- Transmittal letter
- Attachment 2
- Attachment 3 (Applicant exceptions)
- Attachment 4
- Attachment 5 (Three residential project references)
- Attachment 6 (Subcontractors, if subcontractors will be involved)
- General liability insurance certificate
How to submit
- Instructions
- Each proposal must be accompanied by a transmittal letter summarizing interest, stating and justifying any exceptions, and attesting that no non-public State of Delaware data will be stored or transferred outside the United States.