Opportunity
Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #RFP 03-2027
Howard County Community Solar Subscriber Coordination and Program Management Services
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
August 26, 2026
Identifier
RFP 03-2027
NAICS
541618, 541690
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 - Scope of Services: - End-to-end subscriber acquisition, onboarding, and enrollment for approximately 500 residential subscribers, focusing on low- and moderate-income households - Customer service, account management, and ongoing subscriber support - Utility coordination, allocation management, and billing verification - Compliance reporting to meet state and utility requirements - Monthly performance reporting and maintenance of a customer portal - Compensation and coordination with local nonprofit organizations for subscriber referrals - Notable Requirements: - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal - Compliance with Howard County's living wage ordinance - Contractor must manage both contractor- and nonprofit-recruited subscribers - Adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local laws - Quality inspection of delivered services and indemnification against liabilities - No specific OEMs or technology vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract term is one year, with up to five additional 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 selected contractor will be responsible for subscriber acquisition, onboarding, customer service, program management, and compliance reporting. The project involves coordination with local nonprofits and covers multiple categories related to energy management and utility services. Bidders are encouraged to review all attached documents and participate in the pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 5, 2026.