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.

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is committed to protecting the confidentiality of all materials submitted in response to this Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Any documents or information provided will be treated as confidential to the fullest extent permitted by law. NCEF will only disclose relevant and material information to individuals or entities that have a legitimate need to know as part of the review and evaluation process. By submitting a response, the applicant acknowledges that NCEF may be subject to legal or regulatory disclosure requirements but will make reasonable efforts to maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

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*

First NameLast Name

Point of Contact Phone*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Point of Contact Email*

example@example.com

Residential (rooftop)Commercial (including rooftop, ground mounted, and solar canopy)All of the above

Please list the Nevada counties that your company services, or indicate statewide service capabilities if applicable.

[REQUIRED] Contractor License (Electrical C-2)

[REQUIRED] Nevada Business License

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

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

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.

YesNo

[REQUIRED] OSHA 30 Card for each field site lead in your company.

YesNo

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

YesNo

[PREFERRED] Journeyman/worker certificates held by employees, as recognized by the specific jurisdiction(s) where the work is being performed. (At least one journeyworker must be on site at every NSFA installation.)

[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

[OPTIONAL] Additional files (Please submit any additional files related to above categories that did not fit in the file uploads.)

[REQUIRED] Commercial general liability insurance (minimum: $1,000,000 per occurrence)

[REQUIRED] Bid Limit ($150k minimum)

[REQUIRED] Automobile liability policy

[REQUIRED] Nevada Registration for at least one company vehicle

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

Unowned and Hired Automotive Policy (if applicable)

[PREFERRED] Extended Insurance Covering Subcontractors

YesNo

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

[REQUIRED] Most recent three years of financial statements (balance sheet and income statement), including current year. (CPA audited financial statements for the most recent year preferred.)

YesNo

[Required] Bank statements for the last twelve months

[Required] Current Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable reports.

[Required] Disclosure of all loans and payment obligations.

[REQUIRED] Tax returns for the three most recent years

[REQUIRED] Two most recent years' payroll tax filings (IRS Forms 940).

[REQUIRED] Two most recent years' sales history (a simple report or spreadsheet reflecting the number of PV projects and the aggregate kW capacity that your company has installed over the past two years).

[REQUIRED] Please ask two professional references (banking, lender, supplier, or customer) to complete NCEF's Reference Questionnaire here on your behlaf and send the completed form directly to NCEF (email address provided on the form).

[REQUIRED] Please provide the names and contact information for your professional references.

[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 (DBRA) prevailing wage requirements, Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requirements, and other federal Solar for All requirements, as necessary and as requirements evolve. (Guidance to be provided by NCEF - please note that DBRA/BABA requirements vary by project type under Solar for All; typically residential projects are exempt from both, while one or both may apply to multi-family or community solar projects.)

YesNo

YesNO

YesNo

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?*

YesNo

If you answered "No" to any of the above, please provide a brief explanation.

[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, angle, and an estimate of shading loss.)

For each project receiving financial assistance from Solar for All, is your company able to share with NCEF the audio recording required by SB293? SB293 requires an audio recording that: confirms the identity of the purchaser/lessee, communicates the content required in the cover page (including notice of a consumer's right to rescind), and confirms the consumer understands. This recording must be made within 48 hours after the execution of the agreement, gives the consumer the chance to rescind the contract with 3 business days time period, and must be maintained for not less than 4 years.*

YesNo

Please describe the minimum manufacturer's warranty on the photovoltaic modules your company installs. *

YesNo

Please describe the minimum manufacturer's warranty on the inverters your company installs. *

Please describe the minimum manufacturer's warranty on the energy storage systems (batteries) your company installs? *

Please describe the labor, workmanship, and roof penetration warranty that your company offers.*

YesNo

YesNoNot sure

Please provide the name of the software your company uses to provide solar production estimates.*

Preference will be given to applicants whose company policies align with the Department of Labor's Good Jobs Principles.

YesNo

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

Please verify that you are human*

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

PROFESSIONAL WORK HISTORY

FINANCIAL HEALTH

LEGAL COMPLIANCE & CODE OF ETHICS

REQUIRED SERVICES