The Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) is seeking qualified firms to submit proposals for the design, procurement, and installation of new residential and small commercial photovoltaic systems. This is part of a bulk purchasing effort aimed at lowering solar installation prices through a group buy program. The MREA will coordinate and deliver a minimum of six free, public Solar Power Hour information sessions marketed through email blasts, paid social media promotion, promotional partnerships, and press releases. Presentations will be delivered as a combination of webinars and in-person events.
Key Timeline:
- RFP Announced: February 20, 2026
- RFP Questions Due: March 6, 2026
- RFP Questions Posted: March 6, 2026
- RFP Proposals Due: March 20, 2026
- Firm Selected: March 23-27, 2026
Qualified solar installation firms are invited to download the complete RFP document and submit proposals through the designated proposal submission portal. The questions due date is intended to allow the MREA to post all installer questions and answers on the website so that other respondents can review the Q&A and amend their proposals if needed before the March 20 submission deadline.