Bid guide
How to bid on Rooftop Solar Inverters for Salt Lake City School District
What Salt Lake City School District is buying
The Salt Lake City School District is looking to purchase rooftop solar inverters, optimizers, rapid-shutdown and module-level power electronics, and data acquisition systems. This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) opportunity, meaning the award will likely go to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder. Vendors in the environmental and solar equipment supply sectors should review this opportunity.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for this solicitation, reference TB2712-RIO, is September 23, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time. Late submissions are typically not accepted, so it is important to plan ahead and submit your bid well before the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses that supply solar energy components, specifically rooftop solar inverters, optimizers, rapid-shutdown and module-level power electronics, and data acquisition systems. Firms with experience providing equipment for educational institutions or public sector projects may find this particularly relevant. The category for this bid is environmental.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the full requirements and submit your response, you will need to use U3P, Utah’s statewide public procurement portal. Viewing the opportunity details is public and does not require an account. However, to download solicitation documents and submit your bid, you must register a free vendor account on Bonfire, which handles documents and submissions for U3P.
Practical tips for a competitive response
When preparing your bid, carefully review all specifications for the inverters, optimizers, and data acquisition systems to ensure your proposed products meet every requirement. For an Invitation for Bid (IFB), pricing is a critical factor, so ensure your pricing is competitive while still allowing for quality products and service. Double-check all forms and ensure they are completed accurately and thoroughly. Organize your submission clearly, making it easy for the evaluators to find the information they need. Submit your bid early to avoid any last-minute technical issues.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Salt Lake City School District; the original posting controls.