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Bid Title

BC-21506-B RFP Solar Installation RFP

Issuing Agency

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Location

Maryland

Published Date

May 5, 2026

Closing Date

May 15, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

BC-21506-B RFP Solar Installation RFP

Addendum 1
Addendum 2

Rosetta Butler

Tuesday April 14, 2026 at 1pm

Mandatory In Person

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

1000 Hilltop Circle

Facilities Management (FM) Building

Conference Room – FM101 (Large Room)

Baltimore, Maryland 21250

Note: Attendees can park in Commons Drive then

walk to the FM building (across from Lot 24 on Poplar

Ave)

May 15, 2026 by 2:00pm

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Solicitation Name: 25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

Solicitation Number: BC-21506-B

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

FOR

25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

RFP NUMBER: BC-21506-B

ISSUED: April 7, 2026

Prospective bidders/offerors are encouraged to regularly visit the University’s Department of Procurement & Strategic

Sourcing website, e-Maryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) to ensure receipt of any addenda and other updates related

to this solicitation. The links to these resources are provided below:

• UMBC Bid Board - https://procurement.umbc.edu/bid-board/

• eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA) - https://emma.maryland.gov

ISSUING OFFICE

Department of Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Administration Building, 7th Floor

1000 Hilltop Circle

Baltimore, MD 21250

MINORITY, WOMEN AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURGAGED TO RESPOND TO THIS

SOLICITATION

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Solicitation Name: 25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

Solicitation Number: BC-21506-B

Key Information Sheet & Solicitation Schedule

Request for Proposals Title:

Solicitation Number:

RFP Issue Date:

Procurement Officer:

Technical and Price Proposals are to be

sent to:

Mandatory In-Person Pre-Proposal

Conference and Site Visit:

25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

BC-21506-B

April 7, 2026

Rosetta Butler, CMPO, CPPB

Technic.c8h1htbm5rxhu3ne@u.box.com

Note: Submit technical and financial proposals in two (2)

separate files.

April 14, 2026, at 1:00PM (EST) at:

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

1000 Hilltop Circle

Facilities Management (FM) Building

Conference Room – FM101 (Large Room)

Baltimore, Maryland 21250

Note: Attendees can park in Commons Drive then walk

to the FM building (across from Lot 24 on Poplar Ave)

Questions Due Date & Time:

April 27, 2026, at 2:00PM (EST)

Proposal Due Date & Time: (Not a

Public Bid Opening)

Oral Presentations

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)

Subcontracting Goal:

Contract Type:

Anticipated Task Order and PPA

Execution

Construction Completion Date:

Submit Questions on company letterhead to:

Questio.efhmdrm0jftd1vmk@u.box.com

May 7, 2026, at 2:00PM (EST)

TBD

10%

Indefinite quantity with fixed unite prices (Note: Power

Purchase Agreement (PPA))

July 17, 2026

(Note: Date may change depending on additional

approvers)

08/04/2027 – Required Substantial Completion

The University is committed to ensuring that persons with disabilities have equally effective opportunities to participate

in and benefit from the University's programs and services. Persons who may require reasonable ADA

accommodations should email the Issuing Office at rbutler2@umbc.edu at least five (5) days prior to any meeting

scheduled in connection with this solicitation.

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Solicitation Name: 25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

Solicitation Number: BC-21506-B

NOTICE TO BIDDER/OFFERORS

To help improve the quality of bid and proposal solicitations and to make our procurement process more responsive and

"business friendly," we ask that you provide comments and suggestions regarding the enclosed solicitation. Please

return your comments with your bid, proposal or "no bid," response, as the case may be. Thank you for your assistance.

Project No.: BC-21506-B__

Project Title: 25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

If you have responded with a “no bid” please indicate the reasons below (check applicable boxes):

Other commitments preclude our participation at this time.

The subject of the solicitation is not something we normally provide.

We are inexperienced in the work/commodities required.

The specifications are either unclear or too restrictive (explain below).

The scope of work is beyond our current capacity.

Doing business with Maryland Government Agencies is simply too complicated (explain below).

We cannot be competitive (explain below).

Time allotted for completion of the bid/proposal response is insufficient.

Start-up time is insufficient.

Bonding/insurance requirements are prohibitive (explain below).

MBE requirements (explain below).

Bid/Proposal requirements (other than specifications or scope) are unreasonable or too risky (explain below)

Prior experience with University contracts were not profitable or otherwise unsatisfactory (explain below).

Payment schedule too slow.

Other:

Explanation:

If you have submitted a bid or proposal, but wish to offer suggestions or express concerns, please use the remarks section below:

Remarks:

Bidder/Offeror Name:

Contact Person:

Signature:

Address:

Email:

Date:

Phone:

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Solicitation Name: 25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

Solicitation Number: BC-21506-B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I. SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK….………...……………………………………..7

A. BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................................7

B. SUMMARY STATEMENT.....................................................................................................................7

C. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................7

D. SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK..................................................................................................8

SECTION II. EVALUATION PROCEDURE.......................................................................................... 11

A. EVALUATION COMMITTEE ............................................................................................................. 11

B. QUALIFYING PROPOSALS ............................................................................................................... 11

C. TECHNICAL EVALUATION .............................................................................................................. 11

D. FINANCIAL EVALUATION ............................................................................................................... 11

E. DISCUSSIONS - BEST AND FINAL OFFERS................................................................................... 12

F. EVALUATION CRITERIA .................................................................................................................. 13

G. FINAL RANKING AND SELECTION ................................................................................................ 13

H. DEBRIEFING........................................................................................................................................ 13

SECTION III. INFORMATION REQUIRED IN ALL PROPOSALS...................................................13

A. ORGANIZATION OF TECHNICAL PROPOSAL SUBMISSION ......................................................13

B. TRANSMITTAL LETTER ....................................................................................................................13

C. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL.....................................................................................................................14

D. TECHNICAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS...............................................................................................14

E. BID/PROPOSAL AFFIDAVIT ..............................................................................................................15

F. MBE UTILIZATION AFFIDAVIT........................................................................................................15

G. PERFORMANCE BOND....................................................................................................................... 15

H. ADDENDA ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM........................................................................................16

I. CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIDAVIT & DISCLOSURE ..............................................................16

J. PRIME CONTRACTOR LIST OF CONTRACTORS ..........................................................................16

SECTION IV. INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS................................................................................16

A. ISSUING OFFICE AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER.........................................................................16

B. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT...........................................................................16

C. QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES............................................................................................................16

D. INSURANCE..........................................................................................................................................17

E. PROPOSAL DUE DATE .......................................................................................................................17

F. DURATION OF PROPOSAL OFFER ...................................................................................................18

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Solicitation Name: 25-129 Solar Installation – Phase 1

Solicitation Number: BC-21506-B

G. PROCUREMENT METHOD.................................................................................................................18

H. BASIS FOR AWARD ............................................................................................................................18

I. ALTERNATE PROPOSALS .................................................................................................................18

J. MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE UTILIZATION ......................................................................18

K. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PROVISION RELATED TO MBE GOAL...............................................19

SECTION V. GENERAL INFORMATION FOR OFFERORS ............................................................ 20

A. PURPOSE.............................................................................................................................................. 20

B. ADDENDA TO THE RFP..................................................................................................................... 20

C. PRE-PROPOSAL MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF OFFERS ........................................... 20

D. CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION/REJECTION OF ALL PROPOSALS.................................. 20

E. DISCUSSIONS...................................................................................................................................... 20

F. ORAL PRESENTATIONS .................................................................................................................... 20

G. INCURRED EXPENSES ...................................................................................................................... 21

H. ARREARAGES ..................................................................................................................................... 21

I. VERIFICATION OF REGISTRATION AND TAX PAYMENT......................................................... 21

J. ECONOMY OF PREPARATION ......................................................................................................... 21

K. PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT NOTICE ............................................................................................ 21

L. EXECUTION OF PROPOSALS ........................................................................................................... 21

M. DISCREPANCIES, EXPLANATIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS...................................................... 22

N. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE ................................................................................................................. 22

O. REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS............................................................................................. 22

P. OFFEROR RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................................... 22

Q. FALSE STATEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 22

R. PAYMENT TO THE CONTRACTOR; TAXES .................................................................................. 22

S. PRESS RELEASES ................................................................................................................................23

T. RECIPROCAL PREFERENCE............................................................................................................. 23

U. NON-VISUAL ACCESS....................................................................................................................... 23

V. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING ............................................................ 23

W. PARKING.............................................................................................................................................. 23

X. SMOKING .....................................................................................................................................................23

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 221114Solar Electric Power Generation
• NAICS 237130Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
• NAICS 238210Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors

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