# Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM058920

RFP for Retail Natural Gas Supply, Scheduling, and Balancing Services at Eastern Correctional Institution

**Posted:** September 19, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** BPM058920
**NAICS:** 221210

This opportunity is for natural gas supply and management services at the Eastern Correctional Institution, issued by the Maryland Environmental Service - Procurement Division.
- Government Buyer:
  - Maryland Environmental Service - Procurement Division
  - Eastern Correctional Institution, Somerset County, Westover, MD
- Vendors & OEMs:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified natural gas commodity suppliers and energy management firms
- Products/Services Requested:
  - Comprehensive natural gas supply management
    - Balancing
    - Nominations
    - Scheduling
    - Procurement services
  - Cost-plus monthly management fee arrangement
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Strict electronic submission via MES Procurement Portal
  - No paper, email, fax, or hand-delivered bids accepted
  - Compliance with MES solicitation conditions required; conditioned bids are non-responsive

### Description

The Maryland Environmental Service (MES) is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to retain a natural gas commodity supplier and energy management firm. The selected firm will provide natural gas supply management, balancing, nominations, scheduling, and procurement services under a cost-plus monthly management fee arrangement. Bids must be submitted electronically via the MES Procurement Portal; no paper, email, fax, or hand-delivered bids will be accepted. Conditioning a bid or proposal will render it non-responsive and not accepted.

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