Offshore Wind Power

The Maryland Department of General Services has issued a draft solicitation for a Power Purchase Agreement to procure offshore wind energy, as mandated by the POWER Act (Ch. 95, Acts of 2023) and amended during the 2024 legislative session. This initiative aims to advance Maryland’s renewable energy goals by potentially securing offshore wind power, with the draft solicitation open for public review and comment from August 22, 2025, through September 22, 2025. The solicitation, identified as BPM051691, is part of a broader effort to promote sustainable energy solutions within the state, with a contract size estimated between 500 million and 2 billion dollars. Interested parties can access the draft documents and submit comments via the provided online link and email contact. The procurement is structured as a competitive sealed process under NAICS code 221117, focusing on offshore wind energy projects within Maryland. The agency overseeing this process is the Maryland Department of General Services, which encourages public participation to ensure transparency and stakeholder input. The primary contact for inquiries is Matthew Smith, reachable by email or phone. This initiative underscores Maryland’s commitment to expanding renewable energy sources and fostering environmentally sustainable infrastructure through a transparent and collaborative procurement process.