2012

Requests for Proposals, Requests for Information,
Requests for Qualifications, etc.

ARCHIVES

 

For items with 2008 or earlier deadlines, click here.

For items with a 2009 deadline, click here

For items with a 2010 deadline, click here.

For items with a 2011 deadline, visit the RFPs-RFIs-RFQs-FOAs 2011 Archive.

The 2012 items are below, with the most recent due dates at the top and older items below.

 

Pflugerville ISD Seeks Solar PV Operating Leason
Added 12/12/2012

Location:  Pflugerville, Texas - Travis County

For further introductorgy information, please review this file.

For questions, please contact Craig Pruett at craig.pruett@pflugervilleisd.net or (512) 594-0070.

Proposals are due December 17, 2012 at 2 p.m.

Project ID:  2012-3020
 

City of Dallas Seeks Solar PV Electric Generation
Added 11/08/12
Updated 11/08/12


Location:  Dallas, TX - Dallas County

The City desires to procure the solar energy from PV Systems in the 10-20 MW range in a manner that captures the lowest levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for the City. The City further anticipates that all PV System(s) so procured would meet the City ıs definition of Self-Funding (i.e., the net energy cost savings derived by the City from the PV System over a 20-year period is projected to exceed the all-in cost of the procuring the PV System and/or purchasing the PV System ıs cumulative solar energy output).

UPDATE:  The project will be in the 10 - 20 MW range.


Pre-bid meeting to be held Nov. 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. CT at:

320 East Jefferson Blvd.
Suite 300
Dallas, TX  75203

To learn more, please start with the project overview (PDF format, 225 KB).  UPDATED: A new, corrected version was uploaded at 5:30 p.m. 11/08/12.  Note the pre-bid meeting date on this document is INCORRECT, the correct date is November 13.

For technical questions, contact Lisa Allen-Kinner at lisa.allen@dallascityhall.com or address your questions to:

Planning and Construction Division
Dept. of Public Works and Transportation Facilities
320 East Jefferson Blvd. Rm. 321
Dallas, TX  75203
(214) 948-4524 fax

Submit bids to:

City of Dallas, Public Works and Transportation Dept. Facilities
320 East Jefferson Blvd.
Room 307
Dallas, TX  75203
(214) 948-4250 voice
(214) 946-4670 fax

Submissions are due on December 05, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2012-2CED








 

Sierra Club Solar & Green Homes RFP
Added 09/27/2012

Overview

Sierra Club, the oldest and largest grassroots conservation organization in the US, has been collaborating with companies offering solar and energy efficiency services through their state chapters, helping these companies bring solar to scale while offering price and financial benefits to the Sierra Club and its members (http://content.sierraclub.org/solar/). Currently, these programs are being offered in AZ, CA, CO, MA, MD, and NY. The Lone Star Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Texas Sierra Club state chapter, is considering whether to launch such a “Solar on Homes” in Texas in the Spring of 2013. As a first step, we are asking interested companies to respond to this RFP by November 5th. None of the information provided to us will be made public and will only be shared with our Executive Committee and the national Sierra Club staff as we discuss going forward with this exciting project.

For further information and requirements, click here (PDF format, 185 KB).

Direct questions to Cyrus Reed, Acting Chapter Director, Sierra Club, at cyrus.reed@sierraclub.org.

Responses are due November 5, 2012.



 

SWEPCO 2013 Smart Source Solar PV Program Request for Proposal
Added 09/29/2012

SWEPCO requests a proposal from your company related to the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive and cost effective 2013 SMART SourceSM Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) Market Transformation Program in its Texas service area. SWEPCO will sponsor this market transformation program to assist those customers in the SWEPCO Texas service area in order to heighten their energy efficiency awareness and reduce electric demand and energy consumption. The program must be designed in a manner that is in compliance with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Substantive Rule §25.181, known as the Texas Energy Efficiency Rule. It is SWEPCO’s expectation that your proposal will demonstrate important energy efficiency best practices including core program expertise, budget and cost efficiencies, program management competency, and creativity in program design.

SWEPCO EE & Consumer Programs Department will manage the release of this RFP to potential Bidders; coordination of all subsequent requests for information (RFIs); RFP attachment and appendix signatures, and all program contracts after an award has been made.

Please direct all questions and correspondence regarding this RFP to SWEPCO at:

Address:

SWEPCO EE & Consumer Programs Department
Attn: Jeff Thigpen
428 Travis St
Shreveport, LA 71101
Email: jdthigpen@aep.com


SWEPCO looks forward to the review of a proposal from your company. Please use the contact
information above for any questions regarding this RFP document or for any questions
regarding the SWEPCO RFP process.

RFP BID CRITICAL TIMELINE
Abbreviated Schedule of Milestone Events

RFP Announcement Friday, September 28, 2012
Notice of Intent to Bid (jdthigpen@aep.com)
Friday, October 5, 2012
Responses to Questions Submitted Deadline Tuesday, October 16, 2012 5 p.m. Central
Proposal Submittal Deadline Friday, October 26, 2012 3 p.m. Central


For further information please download the complete SWEPCO RFP Document (PDF format, 421 Kb)

Submit proposals to the address listed above.

 

State Firemen's & Fire Marshal's Association of Texas Seeks Solar PV for New Office Building
Added 10/01/2012

Project will consist of the new construction of a new administration building including cast-in-place concrete, exterior stone cladding, structural steel, metal stairs, pipe and tube railings, rough carpentry, engineered wood products, shop-fabricated structural wood, wood trusses, glue laminated beams, custom architectural wood casework, metal wall panels, fiber cement panels, standing seam sheet metal roofing, joint sealers, hollow metal frames, flush wood doors, overhead coiling doors, aluminum framed storefronts, door hardware, glazing, gypsum board, ceramic tiling, acoustical panel ceilings, rubber cove base, carpet tile, paints and coatings, signage, plastic toilet compartments, folding panel partition, toilet accessories, walkway covering, residential appliances, projection screens, roller shades, entrance mats and grids, concrete paving, curbs, gutters and sidewalks, landscaping and irrigation, rainwater collection system,
electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems complete.

For further information and contact information for questions, please review the project overview, the PV plan, and the roof with PV diagram, all PDF files.

Bids are due on October 11, 2012 (10/11/12) at 5 p.m., Central Time presumed, so sub-bids are probably due even earlier.

Project ID:  2012-27DG

 

Renewable and Alternative Energy Power Production for Department of Defense Installations
Added 08/07/20

A.1.1. The objective of this acquisition is to procure reliable locally generated renewable and alternative energy
(RAE) utilizing Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) or other contractual equivalents. It is the intent of the
Government only to purchase the energy that is produced and not to acquire any generation assets. The Contractor
shall develop, finance, design, build, operate, own and maintain the energy plant. The Government will contract to
purchase the energy for up to thirty (30) years in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated in site/project
specific agreements resulting from Task Orders awarded under multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
(ID/IQ) contracts (see Section H). Project locations may be on private land or on installations under the jurisdiction
of the Department of Defense (DoD). The intent is to award contracts to all qualified and responsible offerors, both
large and small businesses, whose offers receive the required minimum acceptable evaluation ratings and whose
price is reasonable and realistic.

A.1.2. The DoD is mandated to produce or procure from renewable resources at least 25% of its total facility energy
needs by 2025. Also, the Net Zero Energy initiative challenges installations to produce more energy on the
installation than they consume, with emphasis on the use of renewable energy and alternative fuels. The Army
seeks to meet these renewable energy mandates through the use of large scale renewable and alternative energy
(RAE) projects and the attainment of net zero energy status by its installations. To meet this challenge, the Army
has established an Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF) under the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations,
Energy and Environment to manage the procurement of large scale renewable energy generated on private land or
on installations under the jurisdiction of the DoD. In this context, large scale is 10 mega-watts (MW) or higher.
This acquisition supports the EITF mission for 10MW and higher but may also serve other Federal requirements for
smaller scale RAE development.

For further information please review the web site and assorted documents here.


:
USACE HNC
Huntsville
P. O. Box 1600
Huntsville, AL 35807-4301

:
USACE HNC,
Huntsville
P. O. Box 1600
Huntsville AL
35807-4301
US

: Sarah M. Tierney, 256-895-1219 or sarah.m.tierney@usace.army.mil.

Responses are due October 5, 2012

Solicitation Number: W912DY-11-R-0036
 

Design/Build RFP for Solar PV System on City Hall Parking Deck
Added 09/28/2012

Location:  Las Cruces, TX - Dona Ana_NM

Request is for design/build services to to design, fabricate, construct, install, connect and commission a grid-connected solar Photovoltaic (PV) system with a capacity between 85kW and 105kW. The array will be located on the City Hall elevated parking deck. The system has no energy storage device (i.e. batteries) and shall be connected to the City Hall electric system through a grid interactive inverter. Steel structural supports shall allow a frame for the array to be integrated into the structure in a cost effective and aesthetic manner. Roof type canopies specifically designed to provide shade are not required as part of the scope of work.

The PV system shall be mounted on a structurally supported steel frame anchored to the existing concrete parking deckıs structure and integrated with the parking deckıs existing drainage and lighting. No adverse environmental impact shall occur during the site adaptation of the system and its structural support. The system shall include a complete data monitoring package to allow real-time and historical analysis of critical system performance information to ensure realization of the system's maximum potential lifetime value. The monitoring package includes the hardware and software necessary to monitor the system; it is not intended to include monitoring services subsequent to the installation of the equipment.

For further information, please review the project details document (PDF format, 270 Kb).

Direct questions to the Owner, bidclerk@las-cruces.org or fax 575-541-2526 no later than September 28th, 4:00 pm.

Submit bids to the Owner Purchasing Manager

City of Las Cruces - Purchasing Department
P.O. Box 20000
Las Cruces, NM  88004

Bids are due by 10/04/2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2012-2612
Owners ID: RFB-12-13-341

 

Draft Wind Farm Solicitation
Added 06/21/2012
Updated 07/24/2012
Updated again 08/28/2012


DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/FEDERAL LOCATIONS OPPORTUNITY NOTICE

 

Title: Draft Wind Farm Solicitation
Reference Number: DE-SOL-0004018
NAICS Code: 237130

Location: Pantex Wind Famr Site, Amarillo, Texas

Use the following link to view this opportunity:

https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect?doc=DE-SOL-0004018&agency=DOE



Anyone interested and wishing to continue to be notified about this opportunity needs to be sure to Register. This can be done from the page that opens with this link. If someone else in your company has already registered your company's interest, add yourself to the Response Team by clicking Join.

Amendment #2, which changes several items, including the due date and turbine ranges.

Amendment #3, with further changes.

Amendment #4, with other clarfications.

Response Due Date: 8/6/2012 7:00:00 AM MS 09/06/2012 10:00:00 AM ES 09/13/2012 10:00:00 ES


For questions not answered via the above link, contact Katherine Weber at katherine.webber@nnsa.doe.gov.


Reference Number: DE-SOL-0004018

 

El Paso Electric Issues Request for Statement of Qualifications for Ft. Bliss Solar Photovoltaic System
Added 08/02/2012

El Paso Electric is currently seeking to pre-qualify interested parties capable of providing renewable energy services including: design;, installation; commissioning; operation; maintenance; and ownership of a 20 MW solar photovoltaic system.  The solar PV system is expected to be located on land within the Fort Bliss military reservation in the El Paso, Texas area.

For further information and forms, click here.

For questions not answered there, contact Robert Davidson at 915-543-5704.

Your Statement of Qualifications response is due no later than 4:00 PM (MDT) on August 22, 2012

 

Solar Energy Research Station PV Panel Installation
Added 08/14/2012

Location:  Austin, Texas - Travis County

Scope of Work:  "Project will consist of the installation of solar panels for the University of Texas at Austin."

To review the package documentation, click here.  If that link does not work properly for you follow steps 1 - 7 below:

1. Open your browser and go to www.utexas.edu/admin/purchasing/.
2. From the options on the left side, select Bidweb.
3. Scroll down PAST the bid summary table, then select Visit Texas Marketplace near the bottom of the screen.
4. From the pull down menu, type the letter U to skip to the U listings, then scroll down and select "University of Texas at Austin - 721".
5. Select the Go button, found four lines below the pull down list.
6. Select the Solar Energy Research Station link.
7. Download packages 1 - 3.

Questions and clarifications should be directed to:

Dana Springs
(512) 471-2856 v
(512) 471-7745 f
springs@mail.utexas.edu

Bids are due on 08/17/2012 at 2:30 p.m.

Project ID:  2012-204F
Owners Ref. ID:  01203805-MPDMS

 

DOE Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA): Innovative Pilot and Demonstration Scale Production of Advanced Biofuels
Added 07/09/2012

The intent of this FOA is to identify, evaluate, and select innovative pilot- or demonstration-scale integrated biorefineries that can produce hydrocarbon fuels that meet military specifications for JP-5 (jet fuel primarily for the Navy), JP-8 (jet fuel primarily for the Air Force), or F-76 (diesel).  Integrated biorefineries proposed for this funding opportunity may employ various combinations of feedstocks and conversion technologies to produce a variety of products, but the primary focus must be on producing biofuels.  Novel and highly innovative technologies are strongly encouraged.  Topic Area 1 requests applicants to design, construct and/or operate an integrated pilot- or demonstration-scale integrated biorefinery in order to validate the proposed technology using an acceptable lignocellulosic or waste-based feedstock, to produce an acceptable biofuel.  Processes are also eligible under this topic that can utilize advanced technology approaches for the efficient conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) (rather than direct conversion of lignocellulosic biomass) directly to liquid transportation fuels.  Topic Area 2 requests applicants to design, construct and/or operate an integrated pilot- or demonstration-scale integrated biorefinery in order to validate the proposed technology using an acceptable algal type feedstock, to produce an acceptable biofuel.
  • InnovativePilot@go.doe.gov 
    For questions regarding the content of this FOA.  All questions must be received at least 3 business days prior to each submission deadline.
  • EERE-ExchangeSupport@hq.doe.gov 
    For questions regarding the EERE Exchange system.  All questions must be submitted at least 3 days prior to each submission deadline.

Concept Paper Submission Deadline: 7/16/2012 5:00 PM ET

Full Application Submission Deadline: 8/13/2012 5:00 PM ET

For further information and forms, visit:  https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/#FoaId4fc2a5ec-3cc0-4c58-8e51-8768ef965113

Solicitation Number:  DE-FOA-0000739

 

DOE Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA): Advanced Drop-In Bio Fuels Production Project
Added 07/09/2012

The goal of this project is to establish one or more complete domestic value chains capable of producing drop-in replacement biofuels. This includes feedstock production and logistics, conversion facilities (Integrated Biorefineries), and fuel blending, transportation, and logistics. The Government intends to form an Integrated Biofuels Production Enterprise (IBPE) comprised of partnerships that establish the complete value chain. The contemplated effort will include the design, construction and/or retrofit, validation, qualification and operation of a domestic commercial-scale IBPE that meets a target of at least 10 million gallons per year neat biofuel production capacity. The IBPE will be capable of producing drop-in liquid transportation fuels targeted for military operational use, and as such, must be approved and certified MILSPEC JP-5, JP-8 and/or F-76 equivalents by the time the IBPE becomes operational.

:

Det 1 AFRL/PK
Bldg 167, Area B, 2310 8th Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 45433-7801
United States

For further information and forms visit:

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6c9c1fb4efd373efb6c7096142c681f7&tab=core&_cview=0

Responses are due August 13, 2012 at 2 p.m. Central time.

:
Laura J. Ortiz,
Agreements Negotiator
Phone: (937) 656-9883
Fax: (937) 255-5302

:
Dianna C. Aniton,
Agreements Officer
Phone: (937) 656-7197
Fax: (937) 255-5302


Solicitation Number: FOA-12-15-PKM

 

Navy Seeks Solar Thermal Addition in Corpus Christi
Added 07/31/2012
Modified 07/31/2012 

Please see attached PDF file (3.7 MB) for extensive details on a proposed solar thermal system to provide heated and chilled water.

Direct questions to Jerry Miller of Miller and Miller at (361) 387-3783.

Submit bids by 08/08/2012. bid date has been moved UP to 08/06/2012.


Ref. ID number seems to be:  N62475-06-D-3009 DO#33

 

Bill Brown Elementary School Geothermal Well Field (Sub-bid)
Added 07/24/2012

Location:  Canyon Lake, TX - Comal County

Scope of work:  

Project consists of 87,000 SF of New Elementary School with work including, but not limited to, site demolition, excavation, utilities, fencing, concrete foundation, masonry, structural steel, rough carpentry, metal roofing, aluminum windows and storefront, glass and glazing, translucent panels, hollow metal, wood doors, acoustical ceilings, VCT, carpet, ceramic tile, tectum wall panels, acoustical panels, painting, drywall, finish hardware, millwork/casework, science casework, miscellaneous specialties, window blinds, mechanical electrical, fire sprinkler system, plumbing, aluminum canopy covers, acoustical doors and frames, and food service equipment.

For further information, please review the project details and the well field diagram.

Questions should be directed to Ed Nelson at estimating@bwconst.com or ed@bwconst.com.

Proposals will be accepted by e-mail or fax.  Submit bids to the Construction Manager:
 
Baird/Williams Construction, Ltd.
P.O. Box 917
Temple, TX  76501
(254) 773-3499
(254) 773-3548 fax

Proposals are due 08/01/2012 2 p.m.

Owners Ref. ID:  4311.010.00
Project ID:  2012-01ACD 

 

Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program (REDPP) 2012
Added 04/25/2012

Statement of Purpose. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) hereby requests applications for grants through its Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program (REDPP). Priority for awarding grants shall be given to projects that incorporate renewable energy technologies to help rural communities reduce energy costs for their water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Eligibility. Application is open to incorporated cities and counties which are considered “non-entitlement” entities under the federal Community Development Block Program (CDBG). Non-entitlement cities are predominately located in rural areas with populations of less than 50,000. Non-entitlement counties are also predominately rural and have fewer than 200,000 persons in the non-entitlement cities and unincorporated areas in the county. Proposed projects must also be CDBG eligible, including meeting certain low-to-moderate income requirements for beneficiaries of the project.

Funding Parameters. A total of $500,000 is available through the REDPP for fiscal 2012. The maximum amount awarded for any grant shall be $500,000.

Application Requirements.

Downloadable copies of the grant application form and application guidelines will be available on the Forms page of the TDA Web site, http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Forms.aspx

Requirements in the Application Form:

  • A completed 424 Form signed with an original signature
  • Project Approval Information
  • Completed Needs Assessment Form
  • A completed Table 1 – Benefit to Low and Moderate Income Persons
  • A completed Table 2 – Budget Justification (If Applicable)
  • Completed Locations Form
  • Completed Project Beneficiary Form
  • Completed National Objective Form
  • Completed Applicant Disclosure / Update Form
  • Detailed Project Narrative
  • A passed/adopted Local Government Resolution authorizing submission of the application
  • Information showing compliance with the TxCDBG Citizen Participation Plan (At a minimum the Public Hearing Notice)
  • Legible and Accurate Project Map(s)
  • Supporting Documentation (Census Data, Survey Data, etc.)

 

Application Review and Scoring. TDA staff will review applications to determine whether the applicant met requirements for this RFA. A panel will review and score the applications. The panel will consist of TDA staff and may include experts from the renewable energy industry.

Application Scoring Criteria. For detailed scoring criteria, please see the application guidelines referenced above. These criteria consist of:

  • · Type of Project
  • · Innovative Technology/Methods
  • · Long-term Cost/Benefit and Texas Renewable Energy Goals
  • · Partnership/Collaboration
  • · Leveraging
  • · Location in Rural Areas

Deadline for Submission of Applications.

Completed, hard copy applications with signatures must be submitted by July 13, 2012.


Applicants must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Applications hand-delivered to TDA must be delivered by 5:00 p.m. on July 13, 2012.
  • · All application submission packages must include two hard copies of the application and one electronic copy, either on CD or via email to Travis.Brown@TexasAgriculture.gov.
  • · Mailed applications must be postmarked by July 13, 2012, and received at the office of the TxCDBG Program within three (3) calendar days of the application deadline date.
  • · Applications sent through carriers such as FedEx, Airborne, etc., must be received by the carrier no later than midnight on July 13, 2012 and received by TDA no later than the next business day. Applications sent through overnight carriers must be sent to TDA’s physical address.

Applications should be directed to:

Texas Department Agriculture – Office of Rural Affairs

Texas Community Development Block Grant Program

Mailing Address:

Post Office Box 12847, Capitol Station
Austin, Texas 78711

Physical Address:

1700 N. Congress, 11th Floor
Austin, Texas 78701

Telephone Number: (512) 463-7476

FAX Number: (888) 223-8861

Approved Projects. The announcement of grant awards will be made by August 15, 2012. Approved projects will have a start date of August 31, 2012 and must be completed by August 31, 2014.

Assistance and Questions.

For questions regarding submission of applications and TDA documentation requirements, please contact Travis Brown, TDA grant specialist, at (979) 968-5103 or by email at Travis.Brown@TexasAgriculture.gov

Application and Guide:


2012 Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program Application


For further information about the Renewable Energy Demonstration Pilot Program, or to obtain an application, please contact Travis Brown by email at Travis.Brown@TexasAgriculture.gov or by calling (979) 968-5103.

 

 

AEP 2013 Central Texas Smart Source(SM) Solar PV Program
Added 06/01/2012

You are invited to submit a proposal for the performance of services outlined within this AEP Texas Central Company (TCC) Request for Proposal (RFP). TCC requests a proposal from your company related to the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive and cost effective 2013 SMART SourceSM Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) Market Transformation Program. AEP Texas will sponsor this market transformation program to assist those customers in the TCC service area in order to heighten their energy efficiency awareness and reduce electric demand and energy consumption. The program must be designed in a manner that is in compliance with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Substantive Rule §25.181, known as the Texas Energy Efficiency Rule. It is TCC’s expectation that your proposal will demonstrate important energy efficiency best practices including core program expertise, budget and cost efficiencies, program management competency, and creativity in program design.

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency/Demand Response Programs Department will manage the release of this RFP to Bidders, coordination of all subsequent requests for information (RFIs), coordination of any necessary pre-bid meetings, RFP attachment and appendix signatures, and all program contracts after an award has been made. Please direct all questions and correspondence regarding this RFP to AEP Texas at:

US Postal Address:

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency/Demand Response (EE/DR) Programs
PO Box 2121
Corpus Christi, TX 78403

Overnight Address:

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency/Demand Response (EE/DR) Programs
539 N. Carancahua
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Email:

texaseedrteam@aep.com

Please see this PDF file for the full RFP and important deadlines and requirements.

Proposals are due on June 29, 2012 at 3 p.m. CDT.

AEP Texas looks forward to the review of a proposal from your company. Please use the contact information above for any questions

 

AEP 2013 NorthTexas Smart Source(SM) Solar PV Program
Added 06/01/2012

You are invited to submit a proposal for the performance of services outlined within this AEP Texas North Company (TNC) Request for Proposal (RFP). TNC requests a proposal from your company related to the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive and cost effective 2013 SMART SourceSM Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) Market Transformation Program. AEP Texas will sponsor this market transformation program to assist those customers in the TNC service area in order to heighten their energy efficiency awareness and reduce electric demand and energy consumption. The program must be designed in a manner that is in compliance with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) Substantive Rule §25.181, known as the Texas Energy Efficiency Rule. It is TNC’s expectation that your proposal will demonstrate important energy efficiency best practices including core program expertise, budget and cost efficiencies, program management competency, and creativity in program design.

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency/Demand Response Programs Department will manage the release of this RFP to Bidders, coordination of all subsequent requests for information (RFIs), coordination of any necessary pre-bid meetings, RFP attachment and appendix signatures, and all program contracts after an award has been made. Please direct all questions and correspondence regarding this RFP to AEP Texas at:

US Postal Address:

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency/Demand Response (EE/DR) Programs
PO Box 2121
Corpus Christi, TX 78403

Overnight Address:

AEP Texas Energy Efficiency/Demand Response (EE/DR) Programs
539 N. Carancahua
Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Email:

texaseedrteam@aep.com

Please see this PDF file for the full RFP and important deadlines and requirements.

Proposals are due on June 29, 2012 at 3 p.m. CDT.

AEP Texas looks forward to the review of a proposal from your company. Please use the contact information above for any questions

 

IREC Announces It's 19th Annual Search for Innovative Renewable Energy Products, Projects
Added 05/04/2012

Each year, the Interstate Renewable Energy Council, Inc., recognizes individuals and organizations that have implemented innovative projects during the past year that promote and accelerate the adoption of renewable energy technologies.

This year, IREC will present awards in the following four categories:

  • Clean Energy Workforce Development
  • K-12 Education and Training
  • Community Renewable Energy Projects
  • State and Local Government Initiatives

Eligible programs or activities include education, energy policy, legislation, regulatory actions, demonstration projects, training programs, or innovative financial business models. Projects must have been initiated during 2011.

Download the application

The awards will be made in conjunction with IREC’s Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida on Monday, September 10, 2012. Winners will be notified prior to the event. Due to budgetary constraints, no travel assistance stipends are available for award winners this year.

Award recipients will be recognized during IREC’s annual meeting and will receive a commemorative award recognizing their achievement. The winning entries will also be posted on the IREC website, featured in a national press release and listed in a brochure to be distributed to all attendees at the annual meeting.

All entries are due by Friday June 29, 2012

 

For more information contact Ken Jurman at ken.jurman@dmme.virginia.gov

 

Bird Foundation Call for Proposals
Added 03/12/2012

BIRD is an acronym for Israel-U.S. Binational Industrial Research and Development. The BIRD Foundation's mission is to stimulate, promote and support industrial R&D of mutual benefit to the U.S. and Israel. The BIRD Foundation was established by the U.S. and Israeli governments in 1977 to generate mutually beneficial cooperation between the private sectors of the U.S. and Israeli high tech industries, including start-ups and established organizations. BIRD provides both matchmaking services between U.S. and Israeli companies, as well as funding covering up to 50 percent of project development and product commercialization costs.

“BIRD Energy” is the implementation of a cooperation agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) and the Israel Ministry of National Infrastructure. This cooperation is based on the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, which includes cooperation between the U.S. and Israel on renewable energy and energy efficiency industrial research and development.

“BIRD Energy” adheres to the same rules and procedures as BIRD. The maximum conditional grant is $1M per project. To be considered, a project proposal should include:

  • R&D cooperation between two companies or cooperation between a company and a university/research institution (one from the U.S. and one from Israel
  • Innovation in areas such as: Solar Power, BioFuels, Advanced Vehicle Technologies, Wind Energy, Smart Grid, or any other Renewable Energy/Energy Efficiency technology
  • Significant commercial potential; the project outcome should lead to commercialization


Timetable and Deadlines*:

Executive Summaries (using BIRD’s template) – May 3, 2012
Full Proposals (following BIRD’s detailed instructions) – June 28, 2012
Decisions – September 6, 2012

*Please click here for more information on proposals.

United States Energy Association
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 550
Washington, DC, 20004


 

SECO Issues Request for Application (RFA) for Houses of Worship & Non-profits
Added 05/30/2012

The Comptroller of Public Accounts (Comptroller) State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) will provide low interest loans to assist selected public entities in financing their energy-related cost-reduction efforts utilizing the LoanSTAR revolving loan program.

Purpose of Loan Funding: This Texas LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Pilot Program, is not part of the federally-financed stimulus program. This Pilot Program is intended to finance energy-related cost-reduction retrofits for facilities owned and occupied by non-profit community based organizations and Houses of Worship. The loans are provided to assist those institutions in financing their energy-related cost-reduction efforts. The program's revolving loan mechanism allows applicants to repay loans through the stream of energy cost savings realized from the projects.

Budget Allocation (Amount Available to Award): $250,000.

The current deadline for non-profit organizations and Houses of Worship to submit an application is Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m. CT.

To access the official RFA notice, application forms, and other required documents, go to:

http://seco.cpa.state.tx.us/funding/nolfa/041312/index.php.

 

Request for Proposal (RFP) 203f – Professional Engineering Services
Added 05/21/2012



The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), a division of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, invites proposals for providing professional energy engineering services for the Comptroller’s SECO LoanSTAR (Saving Taxes and Resources) Revolving Loan Program. We seek proposals from qualified individuals and independent firms specialized in conducting and preparing energy assessment reports according to the Texas LoanSTAR Technical Guidelines. Respondents should also have an extensive understanding of energy conservation audits, assessments and conservation projects in the public sector.

Respondents selected to receive a contract award, if any, must be able to begin performance of the contract(s) on or about Sept. 1, 2012, or as soon thereafter as practical.

Information regarding RFP 203f is posted on the SECO Funding and Incentives Web page and in the May 18, 2012, edition of the Texas Register.

Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel's Office at the physical address specified above no later than 2 p.m. (CT), on Friday, June 15, 2012. Late proposals will not be considered.

 

Sustainable Agriculture Specialist Sought
Added 05/29/2012

The National Center for Appropriate Technology is looking to hire a a Sustainable Agriculture Specialist to work in their office in San Antonio. They are looking for someone who can provide superior technical assistance to farms and ranches in Texas and surrounding states.

Please pass along the attached job announcement to anyone you know who may be interested.

Applications will be accepted until June 15, or until a suitable candidate is found.

For more information, please visit the main NCAT website (www.ncat.org) and also the website of our ATTRA project (www.attra.ncat.org), the National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service.

Direct questions to:

Mike Morris, Ph.D.
Southwest Regional Office Director
National Center for Appropriate Technology
118 Broadway, Suite 524
San Antonio, TX  78205
(210) 265-3905
mikem@ncat.org

To post or apply for other renewable energy positions, visit TREIA's Renewable Energy Jobs Board.

 

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Renewable Energy (e.g., Solar Photo Voltaic Arrays; Stirling Solar Arrays; Wind Turbines) in the South Pacific Division (SPD) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Added 05/21/20

This MATOC includes, but not limited to, large scale (1-3MW) solar and wind power generation projects. Solar projects will focus mainly on photovoltaic technology but may also include other solar energy technologies of similar size and scale. Wind power projects include single or multiple 1MW turbine installations or other wind power technologies.

SPD Division boundaries include California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, New Mexico, parts of Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Texas.

This RFP is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

Estimated Cost Range for each Task Order is expected to be between ($5,000,000 - $10,000,000). The total capacity for the MATOC will be $49,000,000.

For further information, click here.

THE DUE DATE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO:  11 JUNE 2012 at 3:00PM.

:
USACE District, Sacramento,
1325 J. Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

:
USACE District, Sacramento
1325 J. Street, Sacramento CA
95814
US

:
Ray Greenheck
Phone: 916-557-6933
Fax: 916-557-7524

:
Erica Janelle Taylor
Phone: 9165577570


Solicitation Number: W91238-12-R-0018

 

Clean Energy Incubators - Request for Proposal (RFP 203g)
Added 05/21/2012

The State Energy Conservation Office (SECO), a division the Texas Comptroller's office, invites proposals from public higher education systems or campuses for the creation and/or expansion of Clean Energy Incubators. The State Energy Conservation Office seeks to help clean energy companies grow and develop new markets for clean technologies through these Clean Energy Incubators.

Proposals must be received in the Assistant General Counsel's Office at the physical address specified above no later than 2 p.m. (CZT), on Friday, June 8, 2012. Late proposals will not be considered.

You can find RFP 203g posted on the Electronic State Business Daily or in the May 4, 2012, edition of the Texas Register.

 

National Clean Diesel Campaign Grant Program
Added 04/24/2012

EPA's National Clean Diesel Campaign (NCDC) opened a grant competition on April 20, 2012, to solicit proposals for the National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program funded through the Diesel Emissions Reduction (DERA) program.


The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is approximately $20 million.

This RFP has been updated from the most recent competition, so applicants are encouraged to carefully review the RFP to ensure a thorough understanding of eligible projects and technologies.

Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies such as retrofit devices, cleaner fuels, and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction technologies, verified aerodynamic technologies and low rolling resistance tires, certified engine repowers, and/or vehicle or equipment replacement.

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include buses, medium-duty or heavy-duty trucks, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad engines, equipment or vehicles used in construction, handling of cargo (including at a port or airport), agriculture, mining or energy production (including stationary generators and pumps).

Eligible entities include regional, State, local or tribal agencies (or intertribal consortia) or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality, and nonprofit organizations or institutions that a) represent or provide pollution reduction or educational services to persons or organizations that own or operate diesel fleets or b) have, as their principal purpose, the promotion of transportation or air quality.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) is posted here and on www.grants.gov.

The NCDC website contains more information regarding clean diesel technologies, past awarded projects, and helpful tips.

A webinar will be held for Regions 5, 6, and 7 on Wednesday, April 25, 3 p.m. EDT.  To register, visit:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/631192904

Please note the opportunity to ask questions regarding the RFP and please note that ALL questions about the 2012 RFP must be directed to EPA's national clean diesel team.  You can submit your RFP questions via email to cleandiesel@epa.gov.  All questions about the 2012 RFP will be collected into a "frequently asked questions" FAQs document which will be updated weekly as EPA receives new questions and provides answers to them.  You can find the FAQ document at the main Grants and Funding page linked above, or go directly to the FAQ document at this link:

http://www.epa.gov/cleandiesel/documents/fy12-dera-faq.pdf

Note: questions may take up to a week to appear on the FAQ.  Please be patient when you submit your RFP question to cleandiesel@epa.gov.

The RFP will be open for approximately 45 days, closing on June 4, 2012. EPA plans to award funding through this competition in the Fall, 2012.

For more information regarding the clean diesel program, please visit the National Clean Diesel Website at http://www.epa.gov/diesel/.

 

Phil Hardberger Urban Ecology Center Seeks Solar PV, Rainwater Collection
Added 04/02/2012
Updated 04/25/2012

Location:  San Antonio, TX - Bexar County

Project will consist of approximately 4,000 square foot Urban Ecology Center Building to include such elements as: classroom/research, exhibit/reception, office, restrooms, janitor/storage, covered porch, furnishings, water harvesting, solar power, signage, and sanitary sewer connection. 10,000 square foot Plaza to include paving, planting, and acequia, Savanna Loop Walking Trail (1.5 miles), Linear Connector Trail or Site Line (1.5 miles) and Main Parking (60 cars).

For further information, please see the project details, the solar PV system details and, if interested or applicable, the rainwater collection system details.  Also please see this new addendum.

Submit questions in writing to the Consultant and City at least five (5) days prior to bid date.

RFCSP solicitation deadline is April 9 at 9:30 a.m.

Bids WERE due May 8, that has been pushed back a week to May 15 at 2 p.m.

Project ID:  2010-1734
 

FM 306 Elementary School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pump w/ Alternate Solar PV System
Added 04/18/2012

Location:  New Braunfels - Comal County

Project consists of building an approximately 87,126 SF New Elementary School. Work will include, but not be limited to, selective site demolition, utilities, landscaping, concrete, specialties, masonry, metals, wood plastics and composites, thermal and moisture protection,, openings, finishes, equipment, furnishings, conveying systems, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork and exterior improvements.

For further information, please review the project details, the well field diagram, and the Solar PV system diagram.

Direct written questions to Ed Nelson at estimating@bwconst.com or ed@bwconst.com.

Submit bids to Construction Manager via fax to (254) 773-3548.

Bids are due on May 2, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2012-OF1F
Owners Ref. ID:  4311.006.00

 

Hallsburg ISD Seeks Two Solar PV Systems
Added 04/09/2012

Hallsburg ISD requests proposals from qualified firms to design and construct 2 solar electric systems (one approximately 7 kWdc, the other approximately 50 kWac) for its campus at 2313 Hallsburg Road, Waco, Texas 76705.

A mandatory site visit/walk through is planned for 10 a.m. on April 19; attendance is required of any firm wishing to submit a proposal.

Proposals are due April 27, 2012 at 2 pm.

Copies of the full request for proposals may be obtained by contacting Clean Energy Associates at
800-381-6552 or by sending an email with full contact information to steve.wiese@cleanenergyassociates.com.

 

Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Added 03/29/2012

The White House announced up to $35 million over three years to support research and development in advanced biofuels, bioenergy and high-value biobased products. The projects are to be funded through the Biomass Research and Development Initiative (BRDI)—a joint program through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Energy Department (DOE).

Subject to annual appropriations, USDA and DOE plan to contribute up to $35 million over three years for this year's BRDI solicitation. This funding is expected to support five to seven projects over three to four years.

A description of the solicitation, eligibility requirements, and application instructions is available at FedConnect and Grants.gov under Reference Number DE-FOA-0000657.

Applications are due April 23, 2012, and must be submitted electronically.

It is anticipated that applicants who submit completed applications will be notified of the results by June 15, 2012.

Reference Number: DE-FOA-0000657

 

Heritage High School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pumps (Sub-bid)
Added 04/18/2012

Location: Frisco, Texas - Collin County

Work consists of additions to a high school and includes site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties,equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security.

For further information, please see the project details and the well field diagram.

Submit bids to the Construction Manager:

Core Construction
10625 N. County Road
Frisco, TX  75034
(972) 688-9340
(972) 668-9351 fax

Bids are due April 20, 2012 at 12 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2012-0D45
Owners ID no:  4111.046.00

 

Dept. of Defense Seeks Geothermal Electric Energy Technology Demos
Added 02/24/2012

The Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is soliciting proposals for demonstrations of installation energy technologies. This is an opportunity for geothermal programs to receive funding for projects at DoD facilities and sites

Pre-proposals are due March 15, 2012.  Proposals are due by March 29, 2012.

More information is available at:

http://www.serdp.org/Funding-Opportunities/ESTCP-Solicitations


 

Conley Guerrero Senior Activity Center Renovation (incl. Solar PV)
Added 03/05/2012

Location:  Austin, Texas - Travis County

Project consists of the renovations to the existing senior center to include updating of the fire and security system, ADA improvements, and roof replacements. Work will include, but is not limited to, replacing the existing roof and gutter system with a new 24 gauge double locking standing seam metal roofing system, a complete ADA renovation to the facility including the exterior access from parking lots to the facility, replace existing fire alarm system and adding emergency exit devices in various locations, replace an existing sliding partition in the auditorium and install ball valves to existing plumbing system and replacing existing doors and hardware in various locations through out the facililty.

PreBid Mandatory Mtg. 3/8/2012 at 1 p.m.
Conley Guerrero Senior Activity Center
808 Niles Street
Austin, TX  78702

For further information, please see the project details.

Project related questions should be sent to John McKennis at john.mckennis@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-9510.

Solicitaton related questions should be sent to Monica Lopez at monica.lopez@austintexas.gov or (512) 974-7057.

Submit bids to the Office of the Owner:

City of Austin (Contract and Land Management)
Suite 210
105 W. Riverside Drive
Austin, Texas  78704
(512) 974-9510
(512) 469-1719 fax

Proposals are due on March 22, 2012 at 11 a.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2010-0327
Owners ID:  CLMC300A

 

Thomas Marsalis Elementary School Seeks to Add Geothermal Heat Pumps
Added 02/14/2012

Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Est. cost: $6.6 million dollars

The Work consists of: ORG 183 - Thomas L Marsalis Elementary School Addition and Renovation

Project consists of the following;

1. 18 classroom addition and service courtyard
2. Paint common interior areas (excluding classrooms) and paint all exterior metal
3. Replace all exterior and select interior doors and hardware.
4. Refurbish existing restrooms.
5. Replace existing chiller and cooling tower
6. Replace existing fiberglass piping
7. Replace existing stage lighting and sound system
8. Replace grease trap
9. Site, landscape and playground improvements
10. New security system

Minority participation is requested.

For further information, please review the project details, the MPS 1.01 drawing, and the MPS2.01 crawlspace drawing.

Direct questions to Siobhan Winfrey at swinfrey@manningarchitects.com or fax to (214) 459-3101.

Bids are due on March 8, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2011-07F1
Owners ID: PKG 51

 

Chapel Complex Seeks Geothermal Well Field
Added 02/14/2012

Location:  Fort Sill, OK - Wichita County, Oklahoma
Est. cost: $9,000,000 - $14,000,000

Work consists of construct a 32,000 sf chapel complex with regular seating capacity up to 600 persons. The facility will include a worship center, activity center with kitchen, religious education areas, baptistery areas, resource center, sacristy area, administrative spaces, building information systems, fire protection and alarm systems and Energy Monitoring and Control Systems (EMCS) connection.

Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. Supporting facilities include site development, utilities and connections, lighting, paving, parking, walks, curbs and gutters, storm drainage, information systems, landscaping and signage. Special Foundations are required. Heating and air conditioning will be provided by self contained system. Measures in accordance with the Department of Defense (DoD) Minimum Antiterrorism for Buildings standards will be provided.

Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided.

Minority participation is requested.

For further information, please review the:

project details,
C120 site plan,
C120 Site A plan
,
C121 Site B plan
,
C123 site A2 plan,
and the
C124 site B2 plan

Direct questions to Brian Hutchinson, brian.c.hutchinson@usace.army.mil, or fax to (918) 669-7495 no later than 10 days prior to bid opening. (I assume they meant to say closing).

Bids are due Feb. 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2012-048A
Owners ID:  W912BV-12-R-0021


 

Oran Roberts Elementary School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pumps
Added 02/14/2012

Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Estimated cost: ~$16 million

Work consists of construction of a new elementary school and includes selective demolition, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics and composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialities, equipment, furnishings, conveying equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electrical safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, industrial ovens.

Minority participation is requested.

For further information, please see the project details and the accompanying diagram.

Direct questions to Christiaan Bovard at cbovard@nr2architects.com, or fax them to (214) 752-8005 with a copy to Abhijlt Nigudkar, anigudkar@dallasisd.org and fax to (972) 502-1211.

Bids are due February 28, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID: 2011-09C8
Owners ID: PKG 74

 

Denton Municipal Electric Seeks Solar PPA
Added 01/05/2012

Denton Municipal Electric (DME) is seeking to have a utility scale solar project between 10 and 20 MW owned and operated by Respondents with an option for it to be purchased and thereafter owned and operated by DME. Further, in conjunction with the utility scale project, DME is seeking to have the Respondent operate a minimum of three solar demonstration projects with each having a minimum output of five (5) KW located within the Denton city limits.   

A MANDATORY pre-submittal conference is scheduled for January 11, 2012 at 1:30 PM. at 901 Texas Street, 2nd Floor, Service Center Training Room, Denton, Texas, 76209. Please allow ample time for parking.

For further information, please review the Bid Notice and the Pricing Exhibit.

Deadline for Submission of Questions is January 17, 2012 at 2 p.m. Central Time.

Send proposals to:

Elton D. Brock, MBA, CTPM, CTCM, C.P.M.
Purchasing and Materials Manager
City of Denton, Purchasing Department
901-B Texas Street
Denton, TX  76209

Responses due February 21, 2012 at 2 p.m. Central Time.

Ref. #: RFP 4589

 

RFA for Energy Training and Education Grants
Added 12/05/2011

The Comptroller's State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) has issued a Request for Application (RFA) for the State Energy Program's Energy Training Education Program. SECO will provide grant funding to eligible public junior colleges and technical institutes to assist in the development of an online Associates of Applied Science (A.A.S.) program in Energy Management that will serve to optimize energy efficiency in publicly-funded institutions.

Purpose of Grants: To provide support for Texas public junior colleges or public technical colleges through curriculum development; program or course work support.

Budget Allocation (Amount Available to Award): $330,000 in competitive grants for the State Fiscal Year 2012 (September 1, 2011, through August 31, 2012).

• Link to RFA: Energy Training and Education Grants
• Agency Requisition Number: ET-G1-2012
• For reference: Sample Contract (PDF, 428KB) - A similar document would be executed if a grant award is made.

Key Deadlines Date*
Notice of Request for Applications Posted on Texas Register 12/02/11 after 10 a.m. CT
Issuance of Request for Application on Electronic State Business Daily 12/02/11 after 10 a.m. CT
Non-Mandatory Letters of Intent/Submission of Questions Due 01/13/12 after 2 p.m. CT
Official Responses to Questions Posted 01/20/12, or as soon thereafter as practical
Application Deadline 02/17/12 at 2 p.m. CT
Grant Award / Contract Execution 03/31/12, or as soon as thereafter as practical

* Dates may be subject to change

Additional Support and Help If you have questions the SECO team is here to help you. Please call our SECO Phone Line at (512) 463-1931, toll-free (800) 531-5441, ext. 69283.
 

Energy for Sustainability
Added 07/12/2011

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Energy for Sustainability. This program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable. Sources of sustainable energy include: Sunlight, Wind/Wave, Biomass, and Geothermal.

$9.2 million expected to be available, up to 42 awards anticipated.

Responses due 2/17/12.

For more info, contact Gregory Rorrer at
grorrer@nsf.gov or go to:

http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026.

Refer to Sol# PD-12-7644.

 

Sustainable Energy Pathways
Added 10/05/2011

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Sustainable Energy Pathways. This RFP will support interdisciplinary efforts by teams of researchers to address the challenges of developing efficient pathways towards a sustainable energy future.

$34 million expected to be available.

Responses due 2/1/12.

For more info, including agency contacts, go to:

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11590.

Refer to Sol# 11-590. (Grants.gov 9/22/11

 

Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers
Added 09/07/2011

The National Science Foundation requests proposals for Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers.  Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:  Energy and Environment; Advanced Manufacturing; Biotechnology; Advanced Materials; and Fabrication and Process Technology. 

$1.6 million expected to be available, up to 10 awards anticipated. 

Responses due 2/1/12

For more info, contact Rathindra DasGupta at rdasgupt@nsf.gov or go to: 

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11570

Refer to NSF 11-570.  (Grants.gov 8/10/11)

 

Austin American Asian Resource Center Seeks PV
Added 12/19/2011

Location: Austin, Texas - Travis County

This project is new construction of a multi-purpose building just north of 183 on Cameron Road.  The building is 16,800 square feet. The construction schedule is 12 months and construction is to start by early March 2012.  Solar PV is to be included.  The project manager is Flintco however Austin Energy is taking bids separately for the solar portion.  The project is current at 65% of design.

Bid Documents to be Released: January 11, 2012

Bids are due February 1, 2012.

For the scant further information currently available, please see project information sheet 1 and project information sheet 2.

 

 

Utility Consortium To Award $100,000 In Demonstration Funds
Added 01/17/2012

CTSI Alert
Utility Consortium To Award $100K In Demonstration Funds Via Utility Technology Challenge
The CTSI Utility Technology Challenge, an innovative program matching energy solutions to utilities and their partners, is accepting applications until January 31, 2012. Launched in 2010 in partnership with the US Department of Energy, the Challenge is now in its third year of identifying and providing global visibility to promising utility-focused energy technologies.

This year, Clean Technology & Sustainable Industries Organization (CTSI) and its partner, Fraunhofer TechBridge, are expanding the Challenge to include up to $100,000 in awards of demonstration funds and services for winning companies.

Members of this year's utility consortium, which reviews submissions and partners with the winners for testing and pilot programs, includes:
  • Arsenal Venture Partners,
  • Anaheim Center for New Energy Technologies (AC-NET),
  • Austin Energy,
  • Constellation Energy,
  • US Department of Energy,
  • Kauffman Foundation,
  • National Grid,
  • Northeast Utilities
  • Shell GameChanger,
  • Southern California Edison, and
  • TechConnect.
"National Grid sponsors the Utility Technology Challenge because this is a great way for us to learn about promising and exciting new technologies, engage with new companies and communicate our business and technology challenges," stated Neil Hughes, strategy manager at National Grid. "This year, I'm really excited about the new pool of funding for pilot studies to be awarded to the winners of the competition. These pilot studies will enable real-world testing that may provide the platform for further deployment."

The utility consortium, over several review rounds, will select the top 15 semifinalist solutions to present at the Clean Technology 2012 Conference in Santa Clara, June 18-21. Demonstration award winners will be announced during the event.

Key technology solution areas for this year's challenge include: transmission and distribution, smart grid, distributed power integration, natural gas, industrial and
commercial energy and power efficiency, alternative power and hybrid generation, energy storage, electric vehicle infrastructure, and carbon reduction.

The submission deadline is January 31, 2012. Organizations with pilot-ready or early commercial stage solutions targeting utilities and large customers should
apply here.

 

Mitchell Elementary School Seeks Geothermal Heat Pump (Sub-bid)
Added 01/19/2012

Location: Dallas, Texas - Collin County

Project Consist of Mitchell Elementary School additions and renovations. Work includes renovation of approximately 61,256 SF of existing space and construction of approximately 34,376 SF of new building additions and includes site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities.

For further information, please review the project details and the site plan.

Submit bids to the Construction Manager:

Cadence McShane Corporation
14800 Montfort Drive, Ste. 270
Dallas, TX  75254

Bids are due on January 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID: 2011-1B9F
Owners ID: 2011-053


 

Thelma Richardson Elementary School Seeks Geothermal HVAC
Added 01/19/2012

Location: Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Total Est. Cost: $17 million

Project consists of 95,000 square feet, two story elementary school. Work includes earthwork, site preparation, roadway improvement, site utilities, concrete drives and paving, geothermal HVAC system with associated will field and piping, concrete building foundation system. structural and miscellaneous steel, masonry, waterproofing, metal wall panels, modified bitumen roof system, food service equipment, pluming and electrical systems, infrastructure work for
telecommunication, painting, drywall, ceramic tile, glazed block, VCT wood flooring and other finishes, playground, equipment, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation.

For further information, please review the project details and site plan.

Technical questions should be submitted in writing to Anne Hildenbrand at ahildebrand@brwarch.com no later than 8 days prior to bid date.

Bids are due January 24, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2011-09CB
Owners ID: PKG 73

 

Fort Bliss Seeks Solar Heating, PV, and Thermal + Geothermal Heat Pumps
Added 12/23/2011

Location: Fort Bliss, Texas - El Paso County
Estimated cost: $10,000,000 - $25,000,000

Work consists of the construction of two separate TEMF structures to station joint defense system batteries at Fort Bliss. Work includes vehicle parking, oil and hazarous waste storage, Organizational storage, information systems, fire protection and alarm systems, Mass notification system. Intrusion detection installation and energy monitoring and control systems connection.connection. Work also includes site development, infrastructure , utilities and connections, lighting , paving parking walks, curbs and gutters & storm drainage, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, wood, plastics, and composites, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, special construction, conveying equipment, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, communications, electronic safety and security, earthwork, exterior improvements, utilities, material processing and handling equipment, storage eqipment, electrical power.

For further information, please see the:

- Project Overview
- Geothermal Well Field diagram
- Solar Heating Specification
- Solar PV Specification
- E-109 PV diagram
- Solar Thermal document


Bids are due: January 18, 2011 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed)

Owner: Corps. of Engineers - Tulsa District
645 S. 101st East Ave.
Tulsa, OK  74128
(918) 669-7366

Project ID:  2011-290A
Owners ID: W912BV12R0017

 

 

Sinton High School Seeks Two 100 KW Wind Turbine Generators
Added 01/05/2012

Location: Sinton, Texas - San Patricio County

Work consists of a turn-key acquisition, installation and commissioning of two new 100 KW wind turbine generators at Sinton High School.

PreBid Meeting Information: MANDATORY MEETING 1/4/2012 at 11 a.m.  TREIA apologizes for not getting this notification to you more quickly though we did not receive it ourselves until January 3.  Perhaps you can still be included if you tell the owners rep that you received late notification.

For further information please see the project details.

Submit questions in writing to the Owner's Rep, Wayne Hildreth, at hildreth@wind-consulting.com no later than January 12th.
Questions to the foundation design engineer can be sent to erdman@envirotechconsulting.com.

Submit bids to the Owner (below) AND a Proposal PDF copy to hildreth@wind-consulting.com.

Attn: Mr. George Hernandez
Office of the Deputy Superintendent
322 S. Archer
Sinton, TX  78387
(361) 364-6835
(361) 364-6905 Fax

Proposals are due on January 13, 2012 at 4 p.m. (Central Time presumed).

Project ID:  2011-2951
Owners ID: 158-12-0113

 

 

Union of Reform Judaism and Greene Family Camp Seek Solar Hot Water (Sub-bid)
Added 01/05/2012

Location: Bruceville, Texas - McLennan County

Project consists of the new construction of dining hall, kitchen and restrooms, approximately 3,097 square feet consisting of slab on grade, wood framed walls, wood trusses, plywood deck, shingles, wood siding, metal panel siding & soffit, CMU partitions, hollow metal, aluminum windows, glass, drywall, acoustic ceilings, batt & spray foam insulation, drywall, painting, tile, toilet partitions & accessories, kitchen equipment, hood, FRP finish, HVAC, plumbing and electrical.

Project also includes the finish out of 4 Dormitory Domes, 2,826 square feet, and Counselor Dome, 491 square feet, to include windows, doors, wood framed walls, paint, cabinets, drywall, electrical, HVAC. Dome construction including foundation at domes is by others. Excavation & Fill have bid on 12/28/11.

Obtain Plans From Construction Manager. Hard copies are available for $100.00 (refundable deposit) or $3.00 per plan page or .20 per specification page. CD may also be purchased for $20.00.

For further information, please review the project details.

Direct questions to Tom Rehak, Construction Manager, at bids@vanguardcontractors.com, (254) 778-2223 V, or (254) 778-3323 (F).

Proposals are due on January 12, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central Time presumed). 

Project ID: 2011-29A2

 

SECO Solar Grant for Four AISD 50 kW Rooftop PV Systems
Added 12/19/2011

Project consists of the installation of 50-kW systems at four AISD schools. The schools selected to receive systems are Akins High School, Bowie High School, Perez Elementary School, and Covington Middle School. All four schools will use owner provided Satcon PowerGate Plus 50 kW inverters. The systems at Akins High School and Bowie High School will use owner provided Stion 120W thin film modules, and the systems at Perez Elementary and Covington Middle School will use owner provided Suniva 240W modules. The different technologies are to be used as an educational tool for students to compare the performance of the systems across schools. Each school has a Base system size and one Alternate system size. The Base system size for Akins High School and Bowie High School is 51,840 W-DC. The Base system size for Covington Middle School and Perez Elementary School is 50,400 W-DC. The Alternate system size for Akins H.S. and Bowie H.S. is 58,320 W-DC. The alternate system size for Covington Middle School and Perez Elementary School is 53,760 W-DC. A complete proposal will provide pricing for both the Base and Alternate. The Alternate modules are marked in the Engineering Drawings.

Location: Austin, Texas - Travis County

PreBid Confference Meeting: 12/21/2011 at 10 a.m.
Harland Bond Office
Suite 310
1717 W. 6th Street
Austin, TX  78703

Direct questions to Ben Taylor at (512) 419-5311 or email to ben.taylor@urs.com (e-mail address updated 12/20/11) no later than two days prior to bid submission.

AISD specifically requests that Bidders restrict all contact and questions regarding this Request for Bids to the Contact Person named above.


For further information, please review the project details.

Proposals are due on January 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. (Central time presumed)

Project ID:  2011-27F9
Owners ID:  G11-2916-GROUP

 

New Dallas Elementary School Seeks Geothermal HVAC
Added 12/02/2011

Location:  Dallas, Texas - Dallas County
Estimated project cost:  $17 million

Project consists of 95,000 square feet, two story elementary school. Work includes earthwork, site preparation, roadway improvement, site utilities, concrete drives and paving, geothermal HVAC system with associated will field and piping, concrete building foundation system. structural and miscellaneous steel, masonry, waterproofing, metal wall panels, modified bitumen roof system, food service equipment, pluming and electrical systems, infrastructure work for telecommunication, painting, drywall, ceramic tile, glazed block, VCT wood flooring and other finishes, playground, equipment, fencing, landscaping, and irrigation.

Pre-Bid Information Meeting at 12/08/2011 at 10 a.m. at:

1515 Grand Avenue
Dallas, Texas  75215

For further information, see the project detail and the geothermal well field diagram.

Technical questions should be addressed in writing to Anne Hildebrand at ahildebrand@brwarch.com no later than 01/07/2012.

Proposals are due on January 05, 2012 at 2 p.m. (presumed Central time).

Project ID:  2011-09CB
Owners ID:  PKG 73

 


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