Yarmouth School Department - Energy Conservation and Air Quality Improvement Project - RFQ 2026
Maine Bureau of General Services | State of MaineState · Augusta, ME- Due
- Feb 17, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jan 23, 2026
- Primary contact
- Zachary Harding
The 30-second brief
The Yarmouth School Department is requesting qualifications from energy services companies for an energy conservation and air quality improvement project at District schools and facilities pursuant to Section 15915 of Title 20-A of the Maine Revised Statutes. The scope of work may include rooftop or ground-based photovoltaic solar installations, LED conversions with advanced controls, boiler and burner replacement and maintenance, conversion from oil to gas or wood pellet systems, boiler operation upgrades, refrigeration control upgrades, performance monitoring, and grant application assistance. The submission deadline is 2:00 PM on February 17, 2026. The total contract cost shall not exceed the $10,000,000 aggregate limitation set forth in 20-A M.R.S. § 15915.
Installation of rooftop or ground based photovoltaic solar, LED Conversions with Advanced Controls, Replacement and maintenance of existing boilers/burners, Conversion from oil to gas or wood pellet systems, Upgrade of any other requirements for boiler operation, Upgrade of refrigeration controls, Monitoring performance of school boiler/heating systems and refrigeration systems, Monitoring energy costs
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Summary
The Yarmouth School Department is requesting qualifications from energy services companies for an energy conservation and air quality improvement project at District schools and facilities pursuant to Section 15915 of Title 20-A of the Maine Revised Statutes.
The scope of work may include rooftop or ground-based photovoltaic solar installations, LED conversions with advanced controls, boiler and burner replacement and maintenance, conversion from oil to gas or wood pellet systems, boiler operation upgrades, refrigeration control upgrades, performance monitoring, and grant application assistance. The submission deadline is 2:00 PM on February 17, 2026. The total contract cost shall not exceed the $10,000,000 aggregate limitation set forth in 20-A M.R.S. § 15915.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- Installation of rooftop or ground based photovoltaic solar
- LED Conversions with Advanced Controls
- Replacement and maintenance of existing boilers/burners
- Conversion from oil to gas or wood pellet systems
- Upgrade of any other requirements for boiler operation
- Upgrade of refrigeration controls
- Monitoring performance of school boiler/heating systems and refrigeration systems
- Monitoring energy costs
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Letter from surety or other satisfactory evidence of bonding capacity
- Reference(s) of Contractor's prior client(s)
- Reference(s) of major subcontractor(s)
- Client or professional references for key employees
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Yarmouth, ME
- Reported agency
- Yarmouth School Department
Questions about this RFQ
How do I respond to this RFQ from Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 17, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Zachary Harding.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFQ?
Most government agencies, including Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine in ME, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFQ submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Zachary Harding. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Installation of rooftop or ground based photovoltaic solar, LED Conversions with Advanced Controls, Replacement and maintenance of existing boilers/burners, Conversion from oil to gas or wood pellet systems, Upgrade of any other requirements for boiler operation, Upgrade of refrigeration controls, M. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFQ?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: letter from surety or other satisfactory evidence of bonding capacity, reference(s) of Contractor's prior client(s), reference(s) of major subcontractor(s), client or professional references for key e. Review the full document from Maine Bureau of General Services | State of Maine for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Yarmouth, ME. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.