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Resource Adequacy Procurement Models Study Consultation Services

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The Maryland Public Service Commission is initiating a study to develop a process for establishing various procurement models for electricity generation projects, as mandated by the Renewable Energy Certainty Act. This process aims to evaluate how these models can enhance resource adequacy by adding at least 100 megawatts of PJM-credited electricity supply within the state. It also mandates that any generating station built under these models must be connected to Maryland’s electric system, with partnerships between electric companies and electricity suppliers playing a key role. The process will require these entities to jointly obtain positive credit ratings and will assess potential rate impacts, prioritizing models that minimally affect customer rates. Additionally, the study may influence existing procedures related to project certification, government review processes, and expedited connection timelines. The commission is tasked with reporting the findings to the Governor and General Assembly by December 1, 2026. To support this initiative, the commission has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on market availability, industry best practices, and procurement schedules for consulting services related to resource adequacy procurement models. The RFI aims to identify qualified consultants and collect feedback that could inform future solicitations, though participation is voluntary and does not guarantee future contracts. Responses are due by August 26, 2025, and the procurement process, if initiated, will adhere to Maryland’s procurement laws. The project’s budget ranges from $500,000 to $2,000,000, and the primary contact for inquiries is Phil Collins.

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Maryland → Public Service CommissionView Agency

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561450 - Credit BureausView NAICS

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MD, USA

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Resource_Adequacy_Procurement_Models_RFI.pdf

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AgencyMaryland → Public Service Commission
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The Maryland Legislature has established a requirement in the Public Utilities –Generating Stations – Generation and Siting Act (Renewable Energy Certainty Act)1 for thePublic Service Commission to conduct a study to establish a process by which the Commissionmay establish power purchase agreements, partnerships between electric companies andelectricity suppliers, or other procurement models for electricity generation projects (i.e.,collectively referred to as “procurement models”).The process established shall include a method for determining whether any of the procurement models specified will contribute to resource adequacy by increasing by 100 megawatts or more the electricity supply in the State that is accredited by PJM Interconnection,LLC (PJM). The process established shall also require that a generating station constructed underany of the procurement models specified shall be connected to the electric system in the State andalso require that an electricity supplier in a partnership with an electric company shall constructthe generating station. The process established shall also require that an electricity supplier andelectric company using a procurement model specified shall jointly seek and receive a positivecredit rating assessment from a credit rating agency. The Commission is also required to identifythe potential rate impact and prioritize procurement models specified that have little or no impacton customer rates.Additionally, the process established also has the potential to impact theCommission’s certificate of public convenience and necessity procedures, government agenciesreview processes and electric company processes to connect the generation stations throughexpedited timelines. Finally, on or before December 1, 2026, the Public Service Commissionshall report on the results of the study to the Governor and the General Assembly in accordancewith § 2–1257 of the State Government Article.The objectives for this RFI are to:1) Understand the market availability for consulting services, with regard to theperformance of a resource adequacy procurement models study, as well as thequalifications of potential consultants; and2) Solicit feedback from the market regarding:a. Industry best practices applicable to the scope of this requestb. Procurement and implementation scheduleestimatesThe information, data, comments, or reactions obtained may be used as research for a futuresolicitation. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal or InformalRequest for Bid or Proposal, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Commission. Response to this RFI is not mandatory to be considered for any future solicitation or RFP.If the Commission decides to issue a solicitation for commodities or services, the procurementwill be conducted in accordance with Maryland State Procurement laws, regulations, andguidelines.