Nevada Solar for All (NSFA) Contractor Request for Qualifications

Nevada Solar For All (NSFA)
Contractor Request For Qualifications (RFQ)

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit that provides financial and technical resources to boost clean energy in Nevada, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and address climate change. NCEF collaborates with various stakeholders to expand access to renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, and energy storage. With a $156 million Solar for All grant from the EPA, NCEF offers statewide assistance for Nevada households to benefit from solar energy.

NCEF has established this RFQ for solar contractors to ensure consumer protection and transparency. Contractors can submit to this RFQ on a rolling basis. RFQs from commercial solar contractors for multi-family and community solar projects will be prioritized first. NCEF will begin processing single-family solar contractors applications in early 2025.

If you are already part of NCEF's RE-UP contractor network, you still have to submit this NSFA-specific RFQ. If you are not currently part of NCEF's RE-UP contractor network, but are accepted as an NSFA contractor you will automatically qualify as a RE-UP contractor. Learn more about RE-UP here or email will@nevadacef.org for more information.

Please complete the following form. Read the categories carefully. Note that some file upload requests are marked [REQUIRED] or [PREFERRED]. Required documents are a must-have for an organization intending to work on projects related to NSFA. The RFQ can be submitted without all of the required documentation, but we will need to receive missing documents before we can approve a contractor to begin working on NSFA projects. Preferred documents are highly encouraged but can be waived if all other requirements are met by the contractor or company.
Company Name*
Doing Business As (DBA) Name
Company Website*
Physical Street Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Mailing Address (if different from physical address)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Respondent Point of Contact*

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Point of Contact Phone*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Point of Contact Email*
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Which of the following financing options for solar installation does your company currently offer, or has offered in the past? Check all that apply.

Cash PurchasingLoansLeasingPower Purchase AgreementsNon-standard Financing ContractsOther
On a scale of 1-5, rank your, or your sales team's, comfort level with marketing each of the following financing options:
Cash Purchasing

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1 is Not comfortable at all/Don't know, 5 is Extremely comfortable
Loans

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1 is Not comfortable at all/Don't know, 5 is Extremely comfortable
Leasing

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1 is Not comfortable at all/Don't know, 5 is Extremely comfortable
Power Purchase Agreements

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1 is Not comfortable at all/Don't Know, 5 is Extremely comfortable
Non-standard Financing Contracts

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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Contractors are required to demonstrate that they have at least one individual within their organization with the following licenses. Please upload the following the following licenses:
[REQUIRED] Contractor License (Electrical C-2)

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[REQUIRED] Nevada Business License

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[REQUIRED] Nevada OSHA Photovoltaic Installer License for all relevant installation employees who operate in the field

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[REQUIRED] Proof of Nevada Residency for Licensed Individuals (Company Vehicle Registration and at least one (1) valid driver's license)

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Does your company outsource any of the following operations to a third party? (Check all that apply)*

Yes, EngineeringYes, PermittingYes, InstallationNo, all in-house
If you checked any of the "Yes" boxes above, please provide copies of Nevada business licenses for associated third party companies.

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CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Contractors are required to demonstrate that relevant installation employees who operate in the field within their organization have the following certifications. Contractors must meet any additional certification requirements of the respective jurisdictions in which the work is being performed. Please upload the following:
[REQUIRED] OSHA 30 Card for each field site lead in your company.

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[PREFERRED] OSHA 10 Card for each field construction person in your company

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[PREFERRED] Journeyman/worker certificates held by employees, as recognized by the specific jurisdiction(s) where the work is being performed

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[PREFERRED] Copies of the following for any employees in your organization, as applicable: PV Installation Professional Certification (NABCEP) or equivalent, PV Design Specialist (NABCEP), PV Installer Specialist (NABCEP), PV System Inspector (NABCEP), Re-check (SEIA), Membership in the Nevada Solar Association

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[OPTIONAL] Additional files (Please submit additional files related to above categories that did fit in the file uploads.)

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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

Contractors are required to demonstrate they have the following insurance and coverage limits. All coverage maintained by selected contractor(s) shall contain waivers of subrogation and shall not be amended or terminated without notice to the Nevada Clean Energy Fund. Proof of this coverage will be provided by the selected contractor(s).
[REQUIRED] Commercial general liability insurance (minimum: $1,000,000 per occurrence)

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[REQUIRED] Bid Limit ($150k minimum)

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[REQUIRED] Automobile liability policy

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[REQUIRED] Nevada Registration for at least one company vehicle

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[REQUIRED] Workers compensation policy (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence)

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Unowned and Hired Automotive Policy (if applicable)

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[PREFERRED] Extended Insurance Covering Subcontractors

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PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

NCEF will conduct a background check on all contractors, reviewing their work history to ensure they are abiding by all relevant rules and regulations. NCEF reserves the right to exclude any contractor from our vetted contractor network based upon our background review. Providing false information on any part of this application will be grounds for rejection of the application. Please confirm the following:
Do you have any unresolved OSHA violations, or more more than three (3) total violations within any 24-month period?*

YesNo
Has the Nevada State Contractors Board issued more than two (2) disciplinary actions against your company in the past 5 years?*

YesNo
Is your company the subject of any ongoing investigations by the NSCB Solar Investigations Unit?*

YesNo
Does your company have any active complaints of deceptive trade practices or license related violations with the Nevada Attorney General's Office?*

YesNo
Do you attest to being in compliance with federal and state law relevant to the solar industry, including AB39 and/or SB293?*

YesNo
If you answered yes to any of the above, please describe the situation or provide a short explanation.
FINANCIAL HEALTH

Please provide the following documentation regarding your company's financial status:
[REQUIRED] Three years of audited financial documents (Balance Sheets, and Income Statements)

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[REQUIRED] Tax returns for the three most recent years

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[REQUIRED] Two most recent years' payroll returns

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[REQUIRED] Please provide banking, lender, and supplier references (name, company, phone, and email for at least one of each).
[REQUIRED] Two most recent years' sales history (a simple chart or spreadsheet reflecting your company's monthly project completions over the past two years).

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LEGAL COMPLIANCE

Please answer the following questions regarding legal compliance with federal grant requirements and provide the requested documentation.
[REQUIRED] Please submit a code of ethics which indicates compliance with all applicable solar legislation and ability to comply with all specific Solar for All requirements. This includes ability to comply with federal Davis-Bacon and Related Acts prevailing wage requirements, Build America, Buy America Act requirements, and other federal Solar for All requirements, as necessary and as requirements evolve (with guidance to be provided by NCEF).

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Nevada statute - specifically, NRS 624.860 (as amended by SB 293 in the 2023 legislative session) in conjunction with NRS 624.020(6) - prohibits licensed solar contractors in Nevada from using non-W2 employees or employees with dual compensation structures (i.e., W2 and 1099 compensation) to directly or indirectly perform or offer to perform any work concerning a residential photovoltaic system. Are your employment practices in compliance with these Nevada statutes?*

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[REQUIRED] Please provide an example contract that adheres to the content requirements of Nevada legislation AB405 and SB293. (Note: All quotes and contracts must contain system capacity in DC, module type, inverter type, racking type, latitude/longitude placement on roof and angle.)

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REQUIRED SERVICES

Please confirm the services that your company offers.
Does your company evaluate roof condition and conduct consultations with customers who require roof repair or replacement prior to solar installation?*

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Does your company provide a 25-year warranty on the solar system and roof penetration?*

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Does your company provide a 25-year warranty on labor and workmanship?*

YesNo
Do the inverters your company installs provide at least a 10-year manufacturer's warranty?*

YesNo
Do the energy collectors and storage units (batteries) that your company installs include at a least a 25-year manufacturer's warranty?*

YesNo
Are the modules your company installs Tier 1 modules? Do they offer at least a 25-year manufacturer's warranty on modules with a max degradation of 0.6% and .25 heat coefficient?*

YesNo
Does your company offer a first-year production guarantee within 10% of quoted production?*

YesNo
Please provide the name of the software your company uses to provide solar production estimates.*
Does your company conduct a site visit to confirm roof measurements, electrical panel capacity, and other site specific parameters before finalizing a project quote or estimate?

YesNo
Preference will be given to applicants whose company policies align with the Department of Labor's Good Jobs Principles.
Please mark the categories where your company policies align with the Department of Labor's Good Jobs Principles:

Recruitment and HiringBenefitsDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and AccessibilityEmpowerment and RepresentationJob Security and Working ConditionsOrganizational CulturePaySkills and Career Advancement
Can your company provide NCEF access to a production monitoring platform for photovoltaic systems that you install under this program??*

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I attest that the information provided on this RFQ is true, accurate, and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

FINANCIAL HEALTH

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

REQUIRED SERVICES