RFQ 018-26 generator equipment rental

The City of Rockville, located in Montgomery County, Maryland, is issuing Request for Quote (RFQ) 018-26 to procure portable generator equipment rental, operators, and comprehensive turnkey services for its Hometown Holidays event scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, and Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Rockville Town Center. The procurement seeks a complete operational solution including portable generators, all necessary equipment, qualified operators, and ancillary services required to support this major municipal event, which features concerts, food vendors, children's activities, craft exhibitors, and community booths. Prospective vendors must demonstrate capability to deliver reliable power infrastructure and staffing for a multi-day outdoor community event. The Request for Quote was posted on January 27, 2026, with a deadline for submission of competitive quotes by February 26, 2026. All inquiries and quote submissions must be directed via email to Kyel France at kfrance@rockvillemd.gov. The procurement documentation does not specify formal evaluation criteria, site visit requirements, or bidders' meetings beyond the email submission requirement.

The procurement documentation provided does not identify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, or other targeted vendor categories. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are referenced in the available solicitation materials. Similarly, no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the posted opportunity information. Interested vendors should contact the City of Rockville's designated procurement official directly to obtain complete solicitation documents, detailed specifications, evaluation criteria, and any additional submission requirements or constraints that may apply to this competitive quote process.