GEMM 1 Audits

CDPHE's Air Pollution Control Division is soliciting proposals under RFP 2027000088 to establish a pre-qualified list of third-party auditors for greenhouse gas and energy management audits of four energy-intensive, trade-exposed manufacturing facilities. Written inquiries are due November 16, 2026, and proposals are due December 10, 2026, both by 2:00 PM MDT.

Audits are required under Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 27, Part C, to establish greenhouse gas best available emissions control technology and energy best management practices at Cemex cement in Lyons, Amrize cement in Florence, GCC cement in Pueblo, and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills in Pueblo. Mandatory minimums are pass/fail: staff holding valid lead auditor certifications from professional certification bodies; two years of audit experience or four years of related professional experience; two years of greenhouse gas and energy audits at cement and/or steel facilities; at least two projects within the past five years; and no affiliation with the facilities being audited. Deliverables include a complete Audit Plan by May 1, 2027, a complete Audit Report by December 31, 2027, and a Supplement addressing public and APCD comments by March 1, 2028. Audits must proceed with no contractual agreement between the facility and the auditor. Work papers must be retained and provided within 30 calendar days upon request.

The anticipated contract effective date is February 1, 2027, with an initial term through June 30, 2028, renewable at the State's discretion for a maximum of five years total. The State anticipates awarding multiple qualified auditors to an eligible list for use as needed. The total budget is approximately $350,000 for four audits, with individual facility audits estimated at $50,000 to $100,000 depending on site-specific conditions. Regulated facilities bear audit costs, collected before work begins and paid to auditors on completion. Evaluation factors are organizational strength and stability, pass/fail mandatory minimums, experience and qualifications breadth and depth, reasonableness of proposed costs, reference verification, and potential discussions or demonstrations at the evaluation committee's discretion. Vendors must register on BidNet Direct at www.bidnetdirect.com/cdphe and submit inquiries by email to the procurement contact rather than through the submission application.