OPC S26037 EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES FOR THE TOWN OF THURMONT S RATE CASE

The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel (OPC) is an independent state agency tasked with representing the interests of residential and noncommercial utility users before the Maryland Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Its authority includes participating in all aspects of proceedings such as discovery, motions, hearings, and appeals, with its powers and duties outlined in Public Utilities Articles §§ 2-204 and 2-205. Recently, the agency’s mandate was expanded to incorporate environmental considerations, including the state’s progress toward greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. The current procurement seeks to engage Subject Matter Experts to support OPC’s review of the Town of Thurmont’s application for a rate increase, which proposes a $1.1 million increase filed on November 14, 2025, under Maryland Case No. 9833. Bids for this consulting services contract must be submitted via email by December 16, 2025, at 5 P.M. EST to [email hidden]. The contract, titled "OPC S26037 Expert Consulting Services for the Town of Thurmont’s Rate Case," is posted under solicitation number BPM054315 and falls within the NAICS code 541611, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services. The expected contract value ranges from $50,000 to $200,000. Interested parties can contact Sarah Demaio at [email hidden] for further details.