Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056140
Maryland Office of People's Counsel Seeks Energy Storage Policy Consulting Services
Posted
March 20, 2026
Respond By
April 20, 2026
Identifier
BPM056140
NAICS
541690, 926130
This opportunity involves the Maryland Office of People's Counsel (OPC) seeking expert consulting services to support its regulatory work on energy storage policy impacts for residential ratepayers. - Government Buyer: - Maryland Office of People's Counsel (OPC), an independent state agency - Scope of Work: - Technical assistance and consulting on transmission- and distribution-connected energy storage policies - Analysis of impacts on residential ratepayers - Support for OPC's participation in: - Maryland Energy Storage Program (Case No. 9715) - Maryland Energy Storage Program Workgroup - Storage Tariff Workgroup - Public Conference 75 (PC 75) and related workgroup (Case No. 9866) - Maryland Energy Storage Pilot Program (Case No. 9619) (to a lesser extent) - Confidentiality: - Required due to involvement in pending litigation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified consulting firms - Products/Services Requested: - Energy storage technical and consulting services (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Unique Requirements: - Expertise in energy storage policy and regulatory proceedings - Ability to provide confidential technical analysis and support
Description
The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) is seeking technical and consulting services related to ongoing cases and workgroups before the Maryland Public Service Commission concerning energy storage programs and policies. The scope includes evaluating the impact of transmission- and distribution-connected energy storage policies on residential ratepayers in Maryland. Due to the nature of the work involving pending litigation, confidentiality is required. Proposals must be submitted by April 20, 2026.