Solar and Battery Feasibility Study

The City of Asheville Capital and Asset Management Department is seeking qualifications for a professional services contract to conduct a Photovoltaic solar and high level peak shaving battery feasibility study across six locations in North Carolina. This procurement is conducted under North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31 through 143-64.34, with a projected project start date of January 4, 2027. Interested firms must submit Letters of Interest and Statements of Qualifications by 4:00pm on December 4, 2026, either physically to 70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC, or electronically via email. The selection process is qualifications-based, where the highest-ranking firm will be chosen for contract negotiations based on their submitted qualifications and potential interviews. Project management is led by Sierra Branch, who serves as the primary point of contact. While the solicitation number is 298-FY27-CAM-RFQ-SolarFeasibilityStudy, no specific contract value or ceiling has been established as the award is based on a professional services qualification process.