FM 812 Landfill Solar
Request for Proposals
The City of Austin, Texas, d/b/a Austin Energy (AUSTIN ENERGY), is seeking cost-effective proposals from experienced Bidders for the development, engineering, procurement, construction (“EPC”), commissioning, maintenance, and warranty of a utility-scale solar photovoltaic system at the City of Austin FM 812 Landfill in Austin, Texas herein referred to as “FM 812 Solar Project” or “Project.” The closed landfill site is estimated to have approximately 58 acres of usable surface area for hosting this Project. Austin Energy intends to use this to expand their existing community solar program to offset the utility bills of residents, regardless of whether they own or rent, or have a roof suitable for solar. The planned schedule is as follows:
- Issue RFP: October 7, 2025
- Deadline for email questions will be 5:00 p.m. CST on November 4, 2025
- RFP responses are due by 5:00 p.m. CST on November 21, 2025
Austin Energy will review all proposals and determine a short list of proposals to consider for further evaluation. Short-listed Proposers may be contacted to provide additional information and documentation regarding their proposal.
Proposers must submit their Proposal(s) on or before the deadline to EnergySupply@austinenergy.com. Proposal format and requirements are described in the RFP. In addition, please note that by submitting a proposal, Proposers agree they have read and will abide by the City of Austin’s Non-Collusion, Non-Conflict of Interest, and Anti-Lobbying requirements found in Attachment 1.
During the RFP process, any and all questions regarding the RFP must be submitted to EnergySupply@austinenergy.com. Please note that any questions submitted after 5:00 p.m. CT on November 4, 2025 may not be reviewed or answered.
Austin Energy will prepare written responses and distribute a question and answer (Q&A) log to all intended Bidders.
Date last reviewed or modified: 10/08/2025