ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Aug 05, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PNM plans to issue a request for proposals Aug. 7 for 4.0 megawatts of customer-sited utility-owned photovoltaic systems. Proposals will be due Sept. 1.
The RFP will seek proposals offering a turn-key solution for the design, engineering, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning of multiple fully integrated PV systems on land tracts and rooftops in the state of New Mexico.
The installed PV systems will be PNM-owned, and will have a single system capacity ranging from 2.0 kilowatts direct current to 250 kWdc, with installation taking place beginning in 2010. PNM plans to obtain the customer-sited locations where installation will take place.
A bidders' conference will be held in Albuquerque Aug. 12. Details for the bidders' conference will be provided in the RFP. PNM will use the bidders' conference to provide more details about the RFP and answer questions. Only those persons, entities or collaborative teams who submit a Notification of Intent to Respond are invited to attend the bidders' conference.
The RFP and all forms required for submission will be available Aug. 7, 2009, at noon MDT on www.pnm.com\rfp\solarpv.
PNM is a subsidiary of PNM Resources, an energy holding company based in Albuquerque, N.M.PNM provides electric utility service to about 495,000 retail customers in New Mexico. The company also sells power on the wholesale market in the West.PNM Resources stock is traded primarily on the NYSE under the symbol PNM. For more information, see the company's Web site at PNM.com.
SOURCE: PNM Resources
PNM, Albuquerque
Cathy Garber
Office: 505-241-2811
Cell: 505-362-6340
cathy.garber@pnmresources.com
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