Request for Qualifications
The Louisiana Clean Energy Fund (LCEF) is seeking qualified firms to provide a broad range of diligence, advisory, and operational support services to evaluate and implement community solar projects under the Solar for Y’all Program.
Selected vendors will serve as active diligence and implementation partners to help LCEF assess project viability, structure and service financing, ensure compliance with program objectives and funding requirements, and manage the community solar investments.
Vendors interested in supporting LCEF’s current Community Solar Pilot are encouraged to submit proposals by July 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM CT for priority consideration.
LCEF will also accept, review, and score responses on a rolling basis after this date to qualify additional firms for future opportunities beyond the pilot. While there is no guarantee of contract award, inclusion on the qualified vendor list may be used for subsequent community solar project engagements.
This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeks input from vendors supporting the following service areas:
Financial diligence: including review and validation of project financial models, cost structures, funding sources, and risk exposure.
Legal services: including conducting legal due diligence on project sponsors and all material counterparties; developing and negotiating loan and project agreements; advising on ownership structures, tax, compliance, and consumer protections; and ensuring all documents meet regulatory and consumer clarity standards.
Technical diligence: including system design review, site assessment verification, permitting and interconnection status, and construction monitoring and final inspection.
Loan servicing: including account setup, borrower payment tracking, disbursement coordination, and performance reporting.
Accounting services: including transaction-level accounting, fund reconciliation, financial statements, and federal grant compliance documentation.
Value-add services (optional): including supplemental services that may enhance project oversight, reduce transaction friction, or improve compliance.
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