How to bid on the Terry Conners Ice Rink solar and battery project for the City of Stamford

What Stamford is buying

The City of Stamford is seeking a design-build contractor for a solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system at Terry Conners Ice Rink, 1125 Cove Road, Stamford, Connecticut.

The project is funded in whole or in part with U.S. Department of Energy federal funds and is subject to applicable requirements. Davis-Bacon wage rates apply, and a 5% bid deposit is required.

Key dates and the deadline

A non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for November 11, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Meet at the entrance of Terry Conners Ice Rink.

Proposals are due December 17, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The RFP opening is listed for the same date and time. Submit before the deadline and follow the solicitation’s instructions for the response.

Who this opportunity suits

This RFP may suit a construction firm able to provide design-build services for a solar PV and battery energy storage system. Firms should assess whether they can meet the project’s applicable federal, state and local requirements, Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and 5% bid deposit.

How to access the bid and respond

The bid is publicly viewable on CTsource, Connecticut’s statewide procurement portal; viewing does not require an account. Downloading documents or submitting a response requires a free CTsource account. Use the original CTsource posting to access the bid and follow its response steps.

The proposal documents, drawings and specifications are available through ProcureWare. Submit all questions about the solicitation online using its Clarifications feature.

Prepare a complete, competitive response

Review the RFP, drawings and specifications closely, then build a response that addresses the stated project requirements point by point. Make sure the design-build approach, work plan and supporting information are consistent with the solicitation.

Plan for the 5% bid deposit and Davis-Bacon wage rates, and check the applicable federal, state and local requirements in the bid documents. Raise questions through the Clarifications feature and leave time to complete the CTsource submission before the deadline.