Gas Extraction and Removal

The City of Tucson Environmental and General Services Division (EGSD) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 240011 for Gas Extraction and Removal services at the Los Reales Sustainability Campus (LRSC). The procurement seeks an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certified refrigerant reclaimer capable of extracting gases from approximately 50 units per week, with extraction required at minimum every two weeks. Key qualifications include EPA certification, compliance with EPA regulations, and ability to provide detailed documentation of gas destruction or recycling. The contractor must utilize EPA-approved recovery equipment, maintain comprehensive records of gas recovery, and ensure all technicians performing gas extraction are properly certified. A pre-submittal conference is scheduled for March 19, 2024, via Microsoft Teams, with final proposals due on September 19, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. local Arizona time. The initial contract term is one year, with potential for up to four additional one-year renewals. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical capabilities, EPA compliance, and the contractor's ability to consistently extract and document gas removal from collected appliances and products.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract references Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Terms and Conditions, which typically include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation. The RFP includes a comprehensive pricing structure with line items for removing Freon, mixed gas, and refrigerant, as well as hourly labor rates for general operating hours, after-hours work, and holiday rates. Specific budget ranges are not provided, but the pricing structure suggests flexibility for different extraction volumes and service times. The contract appears to be open to EPA-certified refrigerant reclaimers with demonstrated technical expertise in gas extraction and environmental compliance. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The project is situated within Pima County and specifically serves the City of Tucson, targeting sustainable gas management practices at the municipal level through professional extraction and documentation services.