Ohio governmental collective buying group taps Veregy as solar contractor

META Solutions, a regional council of governments serving school districts, local governments and public entities across Ohio, has announced the award of a Master Contract to Veregy for the delivery of solar infrastructure projects.

Veregy was selected through a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and Request for Proposals (RFP) process designed to identify a qualified Construction Manager at Risk (CMR) with design-assist capabilities under Ohio procurement guidelines. The selection process followed the requirements of Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 9.33 et seq., and the Master Contract was established in accordance with ORC Section 167.081, which enables councils of governments to offer cooperative purchasing solutions with standardized unit pricing for use by public entities across the state.

Veregy will also provide design-assist (DA) services as outlined in ORC Section 153.501. As the awarded vendor, Veregy will support META Solutions members in implementing cost-effective, scalable solar energy projects, streamlining both procurement and implementation processes.

K-12 school districts, municipalities, counties and other eligible public entities will now have direct access to pre-qualified solar development services, avoiding the time and administrative burden of independent solicitations. Cooperative purchasing through META Solutions delivers significant advantages for public entities, including time savings, cost reductions and simplified procurement.

By leveraging the collective buying power of its members, META secures competitive pricing on high-quality services that might otherwise be out of reach. This streamlined approach eliminates the need for separate bidding processes, enabling schools and local governments to accelerate projects, reduce administrative burden and focus resources on their core missions. It also creates new opportunities to pursue innovative solutions, such as solar energy systems, that support long-term financial and operational goals.

“This award represents a significant step forward for public entities across Ohio that are ready to invest in sustainable energy solutions,” said Stephanie Zinger from META Solutions. “By partnering with Veregy, our members now have streamlined access to solar infrastructure that supports long-term savings and environmental responsibility.”

News item from META Solutions