Description
The State of Maryland’s Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification (EM&V) services for its EmPOWER Maryland energy efficiency programs, primarily the Low‑Income Energy Efficiency Program. The contract is a three‑year firm‑fixed‑price award with two optional three‑year extensions, valued between $2.5 M and $5 M. The contractor will develop EM&V strategies, collect and analyze program data, conduct site inspections, prepare technical reports, and present findings to DHCD, the Public Service Commission, utilities, and other stakeholders. Work will be performed remotely (contractor’s place of work) with occasional virtual meetings and potential site visits as required. The solicitation includes an optional pre‑proposal conference (July 14, 2026) and a questions deadline (July 21, 2026).
• Scope: Design and execute EM&V plans for whole‑home, base‑efficiency, multifamily, and new Energy Kit programs.
• Deliverables: Data collection protocols, analysis reports, draft and final findings, public‑facing summaries, and recommendations for program improvement.
• Staffing: Required personnel include a Project Manager, Program Analyst(s), Market Research Manager, Evaluation Specialist, Energy Engineer, and Survey Specialist.
• Duration: 3‑year base contract with two 3‑year option periods.
• Budget: $2.5 M–$5 M (Project Cost Class E).