Request

for Proposal

The purpose of this Request For Proposal (RFP) is to design two separate small solar/wind hybrid renewable energy systems in the state of Nebraska. Each project will be an off-grid system that will connect and power a small barn structure. Each project is directly inside the proposed route of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The barns will serve as grassroots meeting places for citizens and landowners to continue education and action on the risks of tarsands to our land and water. Each project will serve as a symbol of landowner rights, the protection of our most valuable natural resources, and energy independence.

P r o j e c t o f : B o l d N e b r a s k a , N e b r a s k a F a r m e r s U n i o n , 3 5 0 . o r g , N e b r a s k a S i e r r a C l u b

Notice of Request for Solar/Wind Hybrid Project

Build Our Energy: Stop the TransCanada Pipeline
Background: The purpose of this Request For Proposal (RFP) is to design two separate small solar/wind hybrid renewable energy systems in the state of Nebraska. Each project will be an off-grid system that will connect and power a small barn structure. Each project is directly inside the proposed route of the Keystone XL Pipeline. The barns will serve as grassroots meeting places for citizens and landowners to continue education and action on the risks of tarsands to our land and water. Each project will serve as a symbol of landowner rights, the protection of our most valuable natural resources, and energy independence. Details: The project will need to provide enough constant and reliable power to keep the lights on when the building will be occupied for meetings and also provide enough power to plug in a few small appliances (i.e. small fridge). One structure will be 20 x 32 and one structure will be 20 x 10. Timeline: Construction on the barns will commence in beginning of August 2013. The project will need to be completed, with solar and wind installed, by the end of September 2013. Applicant Info: Name:

Company Name: Address: Phone: Email: Experience: Proposal Questions: 1. Do you stand with pipeline fighterscitizens and landownersin opposition to the proposed Keystone XL pipeline and tarsands extraction? 2. If yes to #1, is your company prepared to talk to the media about your opposition to the Keystone XL and tarsands?

 3. Can you design two separate solar/wind hybrid systems that will meet the criteria listed above? 4. Have you done a hybrid project before? If yes please describe. 5. Can you have projects constructed and operation in the allotted timeline? 6. If the answer was no on #5, by what date could you have the project constructed and operational? 7. Do you know and understand electric permits and zoning laws needed to install solar and wind in Nebraska and can you file all proper permits for the landowners? 8. What are the projected costs for the two projects? 9. Do you use made in the USA materials? 10. Are you part of a union? If so, please list the union. 11. Are you a registered electrician in Nebraska? 12. Do you have any other creative ideas for use of solar or wind inside the pipeline route? Follow-up and Notification: We will close out the application process at midnight on Friday, June 14th, 2013. We will then review the RFP responses and will notify applicants by email of the decision by end of business day on Friday, June 21st. Please email your RFP response or questions to: info@boldnebraska.org

Thank You, Bold Nebraska, Nebraska Farmers Union, Sierra Club, 350.org