Poolesville Facilities Decarbonization Study

The Town of Poolesville, Maryland is requesting proposals for a comprehensive municipal facilities decarbonization study funded through the Maryland Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, with proposals due October 15, 2026.

The scope includes energy audits at ASHRAE Level I or higher across Town-owned facilities; benchmarking using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager or equivalent; identification of electrification and efficiency opportunities with cost-benefit analyses; development of prioritized implementation roadmaps; staff training on energy management best practices; and preparation of a final report meeting Maryland Energy Administration and Department of Energy reporting requirements. Only planning activities are eligible — capital improvements, construction, and purely research-driven activities without direct application to energy efficiency are excluded.

The not-to-exceed contract value is $106,000. The interim deliverables are due as proposed by the consultant, with a final report due to the Town by November 27, 2026, and all MEA deliverables submitted by the non-negotiable deadline of December 2, 2026. Project kickoff is anticipated within two weeks of contract execution.

The selected consultant must comply with MEA General Provisions, DOE Special Terms and Conditions, and a mandatory workforce residency requirement that 80 percent of workers be located within 50 miles. Proposals will be evaluated based on value proposition, longevity and continuity of planning, alignment with existing Maryland policies including Building Energy Performance Standards and the Renewable Portfolio Standard, and collaboration and stakeholder engagement. The Town may request interviews or additional documentation from proposers. Contract award is anticipated October 19, 2026. Questions are due October 9, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically in PDF format to Niles Anderegg, Assistant Town Manager, at wyost@poolesvillemd.gov with subject line "RFP - Municipal Facilities Decarbonization Study."