Greenhouse Gas Inventories & Climate Action Plan

The City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is soliciting proposals for a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories and Climate Action Plan project through RFP #24-ADM19. The procurement seeks a qualified consultant to develop a three-part climate action planning initiative that includes creating detailed GHG inventories for both municipal operations and the broader community. Key objectives include establishing science-based targets for emission reductions by 2030 and 2050, with the ultimate goal of achieving community-wide carbon neutrality by 2050. The project requires developing comprehensive and strategic deliverables that will be submitted in PDF and Microsoft Publisher formats, with a total project timeline spanning 12-24 months. Proposals are due on October 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM, and the evaluation criteria will consider qualifications, relevant experience, costs, sustainability practices, diversity business enterprise status, and local preference. Qualified vendors must demonstrate prior experience developing similar studies for municipalities and possess the technical expertise to conduct thorough greenhouse gas inventories and develop actionable climate action strategies.

The City has designated this opportunity with potential considerations for disadvantaged business enterprises, with evaluation criteria including points for diversity business enterprise status. A $76,190 Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant is funding the project, suggesting potential opportunities for small or local businesses. While no specific set-aside restrictions were explicitly outlined, the RFP indicates the City has existing relationships with community partners, including those working with disadvantaged populations. The contract term is set for two years, with an option to extend for one additional year, and the total compensation will be determined through the fee proposal process. The City has received questions and answers related to the RFP, indicating an open and transparent procurement process. An award notification letter dated November 22, 2024, indicates Blue Strike Environmental, Inc. as the top-ranked proposer, subject to City Council approval and successful contract negotiations. The total project budget and specific compensation limits were not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, but vendors are required to submit comprehensive, all-inclusive fee proposals covering direct and indirect expenses.