Howard County Office of Procurement PlanetBids #04-2027

Howard County Seeks Operations and Maintenance Services for Solar Equipment Installations

Howard County, Maryland is seeking qualified firms to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services for County-owned solar equipment installations. - Government Buyer: - Howard County, Maryland, Office of Procurement and Contract Administration - Contact: Dean Hof, Procurement Administrator - Scope of Services: - Operations and maintenance for rooftop, ground mount (including capped landfill), canopy, and ballasted ground mount solar systems - Routine and as-needed maintenance, including monitoring, corrective and preventive maintenance, performance reporting, and warranty management - Related services: snow removal, mowing, vegetation control, weed removal, and major repairs - Products/Services Requested: - O&M services for several megawatts of solar installations across various County properties - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or equipment brands are specified; services apply to existing and future solar projects - Notable Requirements: - 15% Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) subcontracting goal for minority, women, and disabled business enterprises - Compliance with Howard County's living wage ordinance - Electronic bid submission and detailed cost proposals for both routine and time-and-materials services - Contractor must provide workers' compensation and indemnification - Contract Structure: - Initial one-year term with five optional one-year renewals - Estimated annual contract value: $100,001 to $250,000 - Opportunity is open to all qualified firms; no restriction on business location or type - No OEMs or specific vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

Howard County, Maryland is seeking a qualified firm to provide solar equipment operations and maintenance services for various County solar installations. The solicitation is a Request for Proposals (RFP) with the number 04-2027. The contract term is one year with five renewal options exercisable in one-year increments. The bid submission is electronic, with a due date of September 9, 2026, and a pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 27, 2026. The procurement includes a 15% Equal Business Opportunity subcontracting goal and encourages minority business enterprises to respond.

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