Description
The City of Hagerstown Light Department (HLD) is seeking qualified firms to design, supply, install, and operate a Behind‑the‑Meter (BTM) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at a 34.5‑kV substation. The RFP calls for pricing on three capacity options (two 4 MWac units, one 8 MWac unit, or two 8 MWac units) and includes two service‑agreement structures: Capacity & Availability Guarantees and Peak‑Clipping Guarantees. Bidders must submit a Notice of Intent by October 6 2026 and answer any questions by October 2 2026. Full proposals are due October 30 2026. The project aims to support HLD’s transmission peak‑management objectives.
• BESS interconnection to 34.5 kV bus at a local substation.
• Three sizing alternatives: 8 MWac total, 8 MWac single, or 16 MWac total.
• Service models: capacity/availability guarantees and peak‑clipping guarantees.
• Mandatory Notice of Intent submission (Oct 6) and question deadline (Oct 2).
• Final proposal deadline: Oct 30 2026, 5 PM EST.
• Project intended to enhance peak‑shaving and grid reliability for Hagerstown.
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Contact
Nathan Fridinger(Deputy Director of Electric Operations)