RFP 24-0015 Technical Review

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is seeking a contractor to provide a technical review for the Dairy Methane Reduction Program, which includes the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program (DDRDP). The selected contractor will be responsible for assembling a team of technical reviewers, planning and facilitating the review process, ensuring accurate GHG emission calculations, and providing final scoring reports to CDFA. The contract term is from August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027, with no option to renew. The contractor will be reimbursed on a time and materials basis, and the cost proposal is a key evaluation criteria. CDFA has allocated $48 million for methane emissions reductions from dairy and livestock operations, to be split evenly between AMMP and DDRDP.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total value of the contract is not explicitly stated, but the $48 million budget for the overall Dairy Methane Reduction Program provides an indication of the potential award value.