Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP) Management & Operations

The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is seeking proposals for the management and operation of the Maryland Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program (VEIP). The selected contractor will be responsible for transitioning and operating the existing VEIP, which includes 18 centralized inspection stations, 10 OBD-only inspection kiosks, and a Fleet Inspection Station (FIS) program. The contractor must also provide and install 10 new kiosks and potentially add additional kiosks. Key requirements include performing emissions testing, staffing and training personnel, implementing vehicle repair effectiveness activities, providing real-time data updates, and maintaining strict performance standards such as a 15-minute maximum wait time. The contract term is for a 5-year base period with a 5-year renewal option.

The RFP includes a 30% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) subcontracting goal with sub-goals for specific MBE categories, as well as a 2% Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (VSBE) subcontracting goal. The current incumbent contractor is Envirotest Corporation, and the total contract amount to date is $193,160,278. The RFP requires detailed pricing information, including all-inclusive fixed-price unit rates for various inspection types and estimated quantities. Proposers must also provide transition costs and pricing for additional equipment and services. The state will evaluate proposals based on the total 10-year contract cost as well as individual per-test pricing.