The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe Community Development Corporation (CDC) is pleased to announce the release of its updated Photovoltaic Request for Proposal (RFP), which officially opens for proposals on October 1, 2026.
The CDC is seeking qualified solar contractors and development partners for photovoltaic installations on Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Reservation lands at the Community and Government Center, 483 Great Neck Road South, Mashpee, Massachusetts.
The project includes opportunities for photovoltaic development at:
Community & Government Center Parking Lot – canopy-mounted photovoltaic installations utilizing WholeTree structures, anticipated in the approximately 500 kW range and designed to be microgrid-ready.
Pow Wow Field – photovoltaic integration with WholeTree canopy structures surrounding portions of the Pow Wow grounds.
Respondents may submit proposals for one or both project areas. The Tribe's objective is to advance its energy sovereignty goals while developing renewable-energy infrastructure that supports the Community and Government Center's electrical load and future energy resiliency capabilities.
Important Dates
RFP Issued: October 1, 2026
Pre-Bid Conference & Site Walk-Through:Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Proposal Deadline: Friday, November 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Bid Opening: Monday, November 16, 2026
Notification of Selection: Friday, December 11, 2026
Registration is required for the pre-bid conference/site walk-through. In-person attendance is preferred; however, the RFP provides for virtual accommodation for firms where travel distance presents an issue.
Please see the attached RFP for the complete project scope, technical requirements, submission requirements, evaluation criteria, WholeTree specifications, and proposal instructions.
Interested firms should register for the pre-bid conference and direct questions regarding the RFP to:
Nelson Andrews Jr.
nelson.andrewsjr@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Talia Landry
Talia.Landry@mwtribe-nsn.gov
Megan Amsler
megan@reliance.org
We encourage qualified solar developers, installers, and project partners to review the attached solicitation and consider submitting a proposal.
Please also feel free to share this RFP with qualified firms or organizations that may be interested in this opportunity.
