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Cohasset subcommittee reviews solar RFP for Deerhill and Osgood schools, considers municipal aggregation
Summary
The Alternative Energy Subcommittee discussed the solar RFP for Deerhill and Osgood Schools, noting the May 4 question deadline passed with no inquiries and that the town could pursue municipal aggregation under the Restructuring Act if Chapter 30B yields no competitive bids.
The Town of Cohasset Alternative Energy Subcommittee met May 7, 2026, to review procurement steps for a proposed solar energy array serving Deerhill and Osgood Schools. Chair Tanya Bodell and Town Planner Cassandra Thayer led the discussion on the RFP process and possible alternatives if competitive bids are not forthcoming.
Thayer confirmed the RFP question deadline of May 4 passed with no inquiries. Chair Bodell said the town is monitoring vendor interest; she noted that "if the Chapter 30B procurement process resulted in a lack of competitive bids, the town could utilize an alternative avenue for solar procurement through municipal aggregation under the Restructuring Act." The committee is using these conversations to decide next procurement steps and how to maintain competitive interest in the project.
The committee also reviewed outreach and vendor contact steps: Ms. Thayer indicated she had emailed Ms. McGonigle to confirm whether other vendors had acknowledged receipt of the RFP. The planning staff and committee members said they were tracking vendor engagement closely as part of the procurement timeline.
The committee did not vote on procurement direction at the meeting; members directed staff to continue outreach and report back with any bidder responses or recommended next steps.
