Developer for Solar Photovoltaic Project at Orange Landfill

The Town of Orange is issuing this Request for Proposals (RFP) for a developer to design, construct, operate, and maintain a solar photovoltaic system on a portion of the town's landfill property located at 100 Jones St, Orange, MA. The project involves leasing a designated area of the landfill, which previously operated as a municipal solid waste landfill until 1997. The selected developer will be responsible for all aspects of the solar project, including interconnection with the local electric distribution company and compliance with all applicable environmental and landfill closure regulations. Key dates for this opportunity include an issuance date of May 6, 2026, a site visit scheduled for May 20, 2026, a deadline for questions on May 27, 2026, and the proposal due date on June 3, 2026. The attached documents provide detailed parcel information, a draft lease agreement, and information regarding decommissioning assurance.