Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #03-2027
Howard County Community Solar Subscriber Coordination and Program Management Services
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
03-2027
NAICS
541618, 541611
Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive subscriber coordination and program management services for its 4-MW Community Solar Program. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Services Requested: - End-to-end subscriber acquisition, enrollment, onboarding, and customer service for approximately 500 residential subscribers, focusing on low- and moderate-income households - Program management, utility coordination, allocation management, billing verification, and compliance reporting - Compensation and coordination with local nonprofit organizations that recruit subscribers - Platform setup, customer portal, and monthly performance reporting - Quality inspection of delivered services and compliance with Maryland workers' compensation law - Unique/Notable Requirements: - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal - Adherence to Howard County's living wage requirements - Contractor must indemnify the County and ensure all materials/services meet specified standards - No specific OEMs or product part numbers are mentioned, as the solicitation is for professional services - Contract Structure: - Initial term of one year with five one-year renewal options
Description
Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified firm to provide subscriber coordination and program management services for its 4-MW Community Solar Program. The contractor will handle subscriber acquisition, onboarding, customer service, program management, and compliance reporting in accordance with state and utility requirements. Additionally, the contractor will coordinate with and compensate local nonprofit organizations recruiting subscribers on behalf of the county. The contract term is one year with five one-year renewal options, and the bid response is to be submitted electronically by August 26, 2026.