Air Emission and Permitting Consulting Services

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services has issued Request for Proposal (RFP 466-25) for Air Emission and Permitting Consulting Services. The procurement seeks qualified consulting firms to provide comprehensive services related to air permit requirements, emission monitoring, record keeping, and emergency generator registrations. Key services include training staff on permit processes, maintaining detailed records, developing strategies for lowering fuel efficiencies, and assisting with facility changes and new fuel consumption unit permits. The evaluation criteria for this procurement is structured with 60 points allocated to cost proposal, 20 points for interview performance, 10 points for organizational qualifications/experience, and 10 points for proposed services. The RFP was originally distributed on January 29, 2025, with proposal submissions initially due February 14, 2025, but subsequently extended to February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The contract term is planned for two years, spanning April 1, 2025, through March 31, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional year under identical terms and conditions. Top bidders can expect interviews to be conducted between February 24-28, 2025.

The contract is designated as non-exclusive, which allows the state to retain multiple contractors for similar services as needed. Vendors must provide comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. The state anticipates making a single award from this RFP process. Prospective bidders must submit detailed hourly rates for key positions including Senior Air Consultant, Air Quality Lead Consultant, Emissions Reduction Strategist, Senior Systems Engineer, Senior Pricing Analyst, and Air Permitting Manager, with each position estimated at approximately 100 hours per year. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned, vendors will be evaluated on their organizational qualifications and experience. Payment terms are established as net 30 days following receipt of accurate invoices. Though a specific contract value was not disclosed, the comprehensive nature of the services and the two-year contract term suggest a significant potential engagement for the selected consulting firm.