Ambient Air Monitoring Gaseous Performance Audits

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), specifically the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM), is seeking a contractor to conduct Ambient Air Monitoring Gaseous Performance Audits across the state. The procurement involves annual performance evaluations of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, and carbon monoxide monitors at approximately 90 sites covering 90% of Florida's population. The contractor will perform at least one passing valid audit per calendar year for approximately 100 gaseous monitors using NIST-traceable equipment and EPA Protocol Gases, which will be provided by the DEP. Proposals are due on January 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET, with a public opening on January 9, 2025, and an anticipated award date of March 3, 2025. The evaluation criteria will include technical capability (210 points), past performance (75 points), and price (50 points for initial and renewal terms), with the DEP intending to make a single award to the highest-scoring proposer. The initial contract term is five years, with potential for up to five additional renewal years, and the contractor must be familiar with federal and state air monitoring regulations and have experience operating ambient air monitoring equipment and performing on-site performance audits.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The previous contractor was AMEC Foster, though there is currently no incumbent vendor. The contract will be structured on a fixed rate and cost reimbursement basis, with the DEP providing major air monitoring instrumentation and standards. Contractors will be authorized to purchase minor tools, parts, and accessories up to $200 per task assignment with prior approval. The previous contract rates were $90.00 per hour initially, increasing to $91.80, $93.60, and $95.50 per hour through three renewals, which may provide insight into potential budget expectations. The project covers the DEP's Primary Quality Assurance Organization network, which includes the DARM and 11 local air monitoring programs. The DEP reserves the right to make a single award, multiple awards, or no award, depending on what is determined to be in the best interest of the State.