Oak Park Elementary School District 97 Solar PV RFP 2026
Oak Park ESD 97School · Oak Park, IL- Due
- Mar 27, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 9, 2026
The 30-second brief
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is soliciting proposals for the turnkey installation of rooftop solar PV systems at multiple school locations. The project includes design, permitting, installation, and commissioning of the solar PV systems.
Solar PV Description, Schedule, Design and Engineering Documents, Site Drawings, Equipment Details and Specifications, Incentives, Electrical Interconnection, Manuals, Monitoring, Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, Construction Plan, Payment and Performance Bonds, Close Out Report
Proposal Cost Effectiveness, Technical Approach/ Implementation, Proposer Qualifications/Project Experience, Proposer's Project Team members experience
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Summary
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 is soliciting proposals for the turnkey installation of rooftop solar PV systems at multiple school locations. The project includes design, permitting, installation, and commissioning of the solar PV systems.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
4- Proposal Cost Effectiveness
- Technical Approach/ Implementation
- Proposer Qualifications/Project Experience
- Proposer's Project Team members experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
14- Solar PV Description
- Schedule
- Design and Engineering Documents
- Site Drawings
- Equipment Details and Specifications
- Incentives
- Electrical Interconnection
- Manuals
- Monitoring
- Safety Plan
- Quality Control Plan
- Construction Plan
- Payment and Performance Bonds
- Close Out Report
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Attachment A: Potential Array Locations
- Sample PV Layouts
- Electric Billing History
- Energy Usage Information
- Submit to
- Michael Arensdorff and John Pahlman, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302
- Scope location
- Oak Park, IL
- Reported agency
- Oak Park Elementary School District 97
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Oak Park ESD 97?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 27, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Michael Arensdorff and John Pahlman, Oak Park Elementary School District 97, 260 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Oak Park ESD 97 in IL, 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Solar PV Description, Schedule, Design and Engineering Documents, Site Drawings, Equipment Details and Specifications, Incentives, Electrical Interconnection, Manuals, Monitoring, Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, Construction Plan, Payment and Performance Bonds, Close Out Report. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Proposal Cost Effectiveness, Technical Approach/ Implementation, Proposer Qualifications/Project Experience, Proposer's Project Team members experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Oak Park ESD 97?
All active and historical solicitations from Oak Park ESD 97 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Oak Park ESD 97 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Attachment A: Potential Array Locations, Sample PV Layouts, Electric Billing History, Energy Usage Information. Review the full document from Oak Park ESD 97 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oak Park, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.