RFP 23MLD008 Zero Emission Equipment Roadshow

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking experienced and qualified contractors to provide a Zero Emission Equipment Roadshow, which will conduct demonstrations of commercial-grade zero-emission lawn and garden equipment to landscaping organizations across California. The contractor will be responsible for outreach, scheduling, training, equipment demonstrations, maintenance, and collecting feedback from participating organizations to inform CARB's regulations and incentive programs. The contract term is 36 months with a total budget of $450,000. Proposals must include a management plan, technical approach, work plan, personnel qualifications, and a cost proposal. CARB will evaluate proposals based on criteria such as clarity, management approach, methodology, work plan, and personnel experience, and will award the contract to the highest scoring responsive and responsible proposer within the allocated budget.

The RFP requires the contractor to deliver the Roadshow to at least 45 organizations across 10 separate air districts, with a majority in disadvantaged communities and California-designated ozone non-attainment areas. The RFP does not provide details on set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and it does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFP also does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.