New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Sun and Soil Program RFP - PON 6206
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | State of New YorkState · Albany, NY- Due
- Dec 10, 2026
- 37 days left
- Primary contact
- Jillina Baxter
- (518) 862-1090
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Summary
Soliciting proposals for the Sun and Soil Program to provide offerings that support farmers and agricultural communities so they may benefit from the integration of solar energy and active agriculture.
PON 6206 supports the planning and implementation of innovative agrivoltaic projects including those that integrate battery storage for on-farm energy use, and applied research and problem-solving efforts to address market challenges, maximizes opportunities, and build capacity. Eligible proposals for planning, feasibility assessments and initial preparation phase projects include agrivoltaics projects for on-farm powering, projects that export some or all solar production to the electrical grid, and solar energy and battery storage for on-farm energy projects. This solicitation has some or all State funding, with a submission deadline of 12/10/26.
- Submit to
- 15 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY, 12203-6399
- Scope location
- Albany, NY
- Reported agency
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | State of New York?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: 15 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY, 12203-6399. For questions, contact Jillina Baxter.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) | State of New York in NY, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Jillina Baxter at (518) 862-1090. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What is the scope of this project?
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