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OPC S27027

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BPM059334State & Local

Response Deadline11/05/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel is soliciting expert consulting and testimony services under solicitation S27027 to assist in Maryland Public Service Commission Case Number 9907 regarding Artesian Water Company, Inc.’s application to increase rates and charges and amend tariff provisions. The selected consultant will be responsible for reviewing filings, exhibits, and discovery responses; identifying key issues and policy positions; preparing direct, rebuttal, and surrebuttal expert testimony; and supporting counsel during hearings, settlement discussions, and briefing. Due to the nature of the pending litigation, all services performed under this contract require strict confidentiality. Proposals must be submitted via email to [email hidden] by November 5, 2026, at 5 P.M. EST, and must include a signed copy of the bid on the firm's letterhead. Evaluation is based on technical expertise (40%), quality of issue or policy identification (40%), and price (20%). The contract will remain in effect until services are completed, with the state holding the unilateral right to extend the term for up to three additional one-year periods. Payment is processed monthly based on detailed expenditure reports and labor categories, with travel expenses reimbursed according to State of Maryland standard regulations.

General Info

Maryland OPC seeks expert consulting and testimony for Artesian Water Company rate case.

Agency

Maryland → Office of the People's Counsel

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

32 pages · award

High

rfp

High

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedOct 15

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 5

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/05/2026, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 4 days

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMaryland → Office of the People's Counsel

Contacts1 person available

OfficeMD, USA

Organization / AgencyMaryland → Office of the People's Counsel

Office AddressMD, USA

Contacts

Sarah DEMAIOProcurement Officer / Buyer

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel is an independent state agency which represents the interests of residential and noncommercial users in all matters or proceedings before the Maryland Public Service Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. In all such matters and proceedings, OPC has the rights of counsel for a party to the proceeding, including the right to participate in all discovery, motions, hearings, and appeals. The duties and powers of OPC are set forth in Public Utilities Article §§ 2-204 and 2-205. Following the 2021 Legislative Session, the Maryland General Assembly expanded OPC’s mandate to require OPC to consider the “environmental interests of the State and its residents, including the State’s progress toward meeting its greenhouse gas emissions reductions goals.”OPC is seeking expert consulting and testimony services to assist OPC in Artesian Water Company, Inc.’s application to increase rates and charges for services and amend certain tariff provisions (Maryland Public Service Commission Case Number 9907). OPC seeks consultants to review Artesian Water Company, Inc.’s filing, testimony, exhibits, workpapers, discovery responses, and related materials; assist OPC in discovery and issue identification; develop recommended adjustments or policy positions; prepare testimony and exhibits; review rebuttal or surrebuttal testimony; assist OPC counsel in hearing preparation; provide support for settlement discussions and briefing as needed; and provide technical review or analysis, as requested, to support OPC’s public-facing summaries or communications regarding the case, including after testimony is filed or after the Commission issues an order.
Category: Expert witness service
Additional Instructions: Because this solicitation is related to pending litigation, the nature of the services to be performed for OPC require confidentiality. For additional information, contact OPC Procurement Officer, Sarah DeMaio at contact@example.gov bids must be received by Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5 P.M. EST. Bids must be submitted by email to contact@example.gov. You must submit a signed copy of the bid on your firm’s letterhead, signed by an officer, partner or proprietor of the firm no later than the bid deadline.