The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit information and general proposals from solar developers to
assist the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) in their evaluation of solar power for their facilities and to
offer financing options, including solar Power Purchase Agreements (PPA). CCAC is currently under electricity supply
agreements that run through the end of 2023, and anticipates substantial increases to electricity costs at the time of
expiration. The primary goal of the RFP is to help CCAC to identify a preferred developer to install quality solar energy
systems on their properties, taking advantage of the provisions of the recently-passed Inflation Reduction Act as well as
local utility rebates. This RFP pertains to the CCAC West Hills Center. The initial array to be proposed is a rooftop array
at the West Hills Center, 1000 McKee Road, Oakdale, PA 15071. The solar goals of the Community College of Allegheny County are as follows:
o Reduce their monthly electric bills in order to move more funds toward mission-serving activities
o Create stable electricity pricing for the long-term in order to establish predictable utility costs for better
fiscal management
o Power their facilities with clean energy as it supports their mission of sustainability
o Share their sustainability efforts, including solar - if achieved, with their students, faculty, and
employees and the greater public in order to demonstrate leadership in sustainability. For questions or clarifications on any topics covered in this Request for Proposal, please contact Mike Cvetic, Director or
Purchasing at mcvetic@ccac.edu. Answers to all questions will be made available to all interested parties. Prevailing wages required. See the attached Prevailing Wage Determination. Include relevant training, certifications, and licenses including for each company involved in the project:
o Pennsylvania contractor license number, required
o NABCEP certification (including the names of the individuals in your firm or subcontractor with NABCEP and the type of
certification)
o Other relevant training, certification, licenses, or memberships
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