Comprehensive Climate Action (CCAP) Assistance

The Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) Department of Environmental Quality is seeking an environmental contractor to assist with developing and implementing a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) for submission to the EPA by June 30, 2026. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires a qualified firm to complete multiple critical tasks, including conducting a detailed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, developing GHG reduction targets, creating business-as-usual emissions projections, and identifying quantified reduction measures across sectors such as electricity, transportation, buildings, agriculture, and waste management. Proposal submissions are due on November 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with the project requiring completion by June 30, 2026. The evaluation criteria will include firm qualifications and experience (40 points), technical approach and schedule (40 points), cost competitiveness (20 points), and a Native American preference scoring system that can add up to 15 additional points. Deliverables will include a comprehensive stakeholder engagement plan, detailed emissions inventory, reduction strategies, and a final CCAP document that meets EPA guidelines for Tribes and Territories.

The RFP indicates a preference for Native American-owned businesses, with a sliding scale of preference points (15, 10, or 5 points) based on ownership and qualification criteria. The project will be funded through federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), with reimbursement guidelines that prohibit markup on subcontracted services. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant investment in climate action planning. The contractor must submit various exhibits, including a cover sheet, suspension and debarment certification, non-collusive affidavit, and preference point request documentation. The Gila River Indian Community reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible bidder. The project builds upon previous greenhouse gas emissions inventories from 2011 and 2022, which documented total emissions ranging from 714,089 to 736,749 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, with mobile sources consistently representing the largest emission category.