Grow Solar Door County 2026 RFP

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) seeks qualified solar installation firms to design, procure, and install residential and small commercial photovoltaic (PV) systems in Door and Kewaunee Counties, Wisconsin as part of a bulk purchasing effort to reduce costs and increase accessibility. This is a group buy program that combines lowered customer acquisition costs with group purchasing and installations to enable solar adoption at reduced per-watt pricing.

The selected firm(s) will be responsible for complete project delivery including site assessments and cost estimates (provided free to participants), system design, permitting (building and electrical), incentive applications (Focus on Energy rebates and IRA incentives), inspections, interconnection agreements, and installation of net-metered systems in compliance with all applicable codes and regulations. The firm must be or contract with a NABCEP Certified PV Installation Professional and licensed electrical contractors. All installations must be completed and operational by February 28, 2027. The MREA will coordinate and deliver a minimum of six free public Solar Power Hour information sessions from May through August 2026 to market the program widely. Site assessments and cost estimates will be provided to participants from May through September 2026. Installations may begin as early as May 2026 when customer contracts are signed and will continue through the program period, with participants making their final "go" or "no go" decisions by September 30, 2026.

Key requirements include providing weekly, bi-weekly, and/or monthly progress reports with detailed lead tracking data; volume-based pricing structures that incentivize participation through lower prices as kilowatt capacity increases; compliance with the SEIA Solar Business Code; and holding subcontractors accountable for all aspects of work quality and documentation. The selected firm must demonstrate at least 200 kW of installed residential solar capacity experience and provide sample site assessments, cost estimates, customer contracts, and detailed pricing schedules as part of the proposal response.

The Master Service Agreement between the selected contractor and MREA will establish roles, responsibilities, and terms for providing services. All contracts will be executed directly between property/building owners and the selected contractor, with the MREA and Advisory Committee explicitly not party to those agreements. The selected firm will be solely liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from the work. An administrative fee of $5,000 will be due upon selection, plus a $0.10 per watt fee for contracted installations exceeding 50 kW, both to be incorporated into final pricing. A $250 flat fee will apply for each battery sale secured through a Grow Solar lead.