The selected bidders will be a crucial partner and resource for DCCE, particularly the Energy Section, in achieving its objectives for the Low-to-Moderate-Income Solar (LMIS) Program. Selected bidders will be responsible for providing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems throughout the State of Delaware for previously underserved and disadvantaged communities. The program will target two population segments in Delaware: Low-Income and Moderate-Income, each defined below: Low-income population: Defined by federal poverty guidelines established annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services at 200% of the poverty level. Low-income PV installations are capped at a system size of 4kW and $4.00 per watt. Low-income PV installations are invoiced to DCCE at 100% of the total project cost. Low-income applicants must first complete the Weatherization Assistance Program to be eligible for the LMIS Program. Moderate-income population: Defined by the 80% area median income (AMI) established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Moderate-income PV installations are capped at a system size of 6kW and $4.00 per watt. Moderate-income PV installations are invoiced to DCCE at 70% of the total project cost. For more information on the LMIS Program criteria and guidelines, visit https://de.gov/lmi. The responsibilities of the selected bidders shall include: Vendor shall always maintain all eligibility criteria of a participating contractor in the GEP. At any time, DCCE may request evidence of up-to-date requirements such as a Delaware Business License, State of Delaware Master Electrician License, General Liability Insurance, and Solar Installation Training. Vendor shall maintain regular communications with DCCE staff, including but not limited to: quarterly virtual meetings, weekly status updates, and regular email communications as needed. Vendor shall conduct marketing and outreach to target low- and moderate-income households in Delaware, including but not limited to: dedicated website to the program, print marketing materials, outreach by phone and/or mail, and representation at public events as requested by DCCE. Vendor shall serve as the main point of contact between potential/current clients and DCCE. Vendor shall be responsible for client application submission in the provided online portal; tracking application approval status; submitting corrections to applications as requested by DCCE staff; and invoicing for payment. Vendor shall inform DCCE and portal customer service staff when technical issues arise as to not delay production. Vendor shall conduct home assessments of potential clients to ensure suitability of the home for solar, including structural stability and other criteria as needed. Vendor shall secure written DCCE approval prior to PV installation and bill DCCE for all approved project costs. Any installations made without DCCE approval are not guaranteed payment. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring all systems are installed properly and provide a minimum 10-year parts and labor full-service warranty with all installations resulting from this agreement. Vendor shall be responsible for ensuring personnel are prepared and capable of instructing the client on system operations, providing all warranty information and operating manuals to the client customer and to DCCE upon request. Vendor shall cooperate with potential 3rd Party QCI Inspector and DCCE for program evaluation and quality control. DCCE shall be entitled to all Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) and any other tradable energy or environmental-related commodity produced by or associated with the solar PV system during its useful life, including but not limited to greenhouse gas credits, emissions credits, tradable carbon credits, and all other types of tradable project-related commodities, however named, that are presently known or designated or created in the future. DNREC shall be entitled to trade, transfer, or retire these credits or commodities at its discretion.
