About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality seeks proposals for a backup-generation cumulative impact analysis and emissions reductions study service performed statewide. The required scope includes a weight-of-evidence assessment of data center emissions and air quality impacts, emissions inventory development, high-resolution air quality modeling, regridding of emissions and meteorological data, source apportionment tagging, and model performance evaluation. Only onshore USA organizations are eligible to bid. An optional virtual pre-bid meeting will occur on November 19, 2026, and electronic sealed proposals are due by 2:00 PM EST on December 3, 2026. The initial contract term spans one year with four optional one-year renewals. Offerors must enter pricing into eVA and submit Attachment F, which will determine the price score, alongside required attachments including a Small Business Subcontracting Plan evaluated for DSBSD-certified participation points.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- Commonwealth of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
- Solicitation No.
- 27-02-CP
Scope of work
- Weight of evidence assessment of data center emissions, air quality impacts, and potential improvements
- Emissions inventory development
- Air quality modeling
- Regridding of emissions and meteorological data for high-resolution air quality modeling
- Source apportionment tagging
- Model performance evaluation
- Evaluation of mitigation measures including Tier IV gen-set retrofits, battery storage, and fuel cells
- Ancillary services on an optional use, requirements basis
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Approach and ability to provide the services specified | Not specified |
| Experience and qualifications of the Offeror | Not specified |
| Price (Refer to ATTACHMENT F.4, GRAND TOTAL) | 10 |
| Small Business Subcontracting Plan | 20 |
Minimum qualifications
- Authorization to transact business in the Commonwealth of Virginia pursuant to Title 13.1 or Title 50, or documented exemption
- Registration and participation in the E-Verify program
- Proposed SME(s) experience in data center cumulative impact reviews or air quality modeling
Documents to include with your response
- Signed RFP cover sheet
- Signed addenda acknowledgments (as applicable)
- Written narrative statement addressing proposal preparation requirements
- Attachment A / Offeror Data Sheet
- Attachment B / State Corporation Commission Form
- Attachment C / Proprietary/Trade Secret Information Identification
- Attachment D / Small Business Subcontracting Plan
- Attachment E / Anti-Discrimination Checklist
- Attachment F / Price Schedule
- Resumes of proposed project team members
Key dates
- Issue Date
- November 4, 2026
- Special ADA accommodations request due
- November 16, 2026
- Optional Preproposal Conference
- 1:00 PM on November 19, 2026
- Proposals due
- 2:00 PM Est. on December 3, 2026
- Findings and recommendations due to Office of the Governor
- March 17, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via eVA
- Instructions
- Submit entire proposal electronically through eVA in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, with the completed price schedule optionally in Excel. Proposals should be a single volume where practical. Late proposals not accepted.
Contract details
- Term
- One (1) year initial term, with four (4) successive one (1) year optional renewals.
- Place of performance
- Statewide
- Insurance and bonding
- Workers Compensation statutory requirements and benefits compulsory for employers of three or more employees, to include employer coverage, licensed by the Virginia State Corporation Commission.