Background
Rule
2202 - On-Road Motor Vehicle Mitigation Options provides employers with a
menu of flexible and cost effective options from which they can choose to
implement to comply with the rule. One of the options
available to employers is the Air Quality Investment Program (AQIP). An employer may
elect to participate in this program by investing annually $60 per employee
or triennially $125 per employee into an AQMD administered restricted fund. Monies collected in this restricted fund will be used by the AQMD to fund
proposals that reduce emissions equivalent to an emission reduction target (ERT)
based on the level of employer
participation in the AQIP.
Purpose
The AQMD is seeking proposals to be funded by monies from the AQIP.
Proposals will be accepted by the AQMD on an ongoing basis. Contracts will
be awarded on a semi-annual basis. Proposals should demonstrate that emission
reductions/air quality improvements are real, surplus, quantifiable, and
contain appropriate methodologies.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit cost-effective projects. Some of the projects that could be considered to receive funding may include the procurement of low or zero emission vehicles; implementation of remote sensing; old vehicle scrapping; the creation or improvement of localized demand responsive, mobility enhancing services, such as shuttle services; and others.
All proposals received by 5 pm, according to the scheduled closing dates listed below, will be considered for the specified time period. Proposals received subsequent to the closing dates will be considered for the next semi-annual disbursement. This is an open process, proposals may be received at any time, and contracts are awarded semi-annually. Proposals are subject to AQMD Governing Board approval. You may obtain a copy of the RFP by mail or online. If you wish to receive additional information on the AQIP or receive technical assistance in completing the proposal, please contact:
Shashi Singeetham
ssingeetham@aqmd.gov
(909) 396-3298
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Fred Minassian
fminassian@aqmd.gov
(909) 396-2641
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Request for Proposals (RFP)
To download a copy of the AQIP Request for Proposals visit the Business Opportunities web page.
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Schedule of Events
|
Period |
RFP
release date |
Proposals Due Date
(No later than
5:00 p.m.) |
Anticipated Board
Approval Date |
1st Semiannual Period
Calendar Year 2008 |
June 6, 2008 |
August 1, 2008 |
November 2008 |
2nd Semiannual Period
Calendar Year 2008 |
December 5, 2008 |
February 3, 2009 |
May 2009 |
NOTE:
RFPs may be re-released
for subsequent semi-annual periods at the discretion of the Executive
Officer.
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Funding Available / Emission Reduction Targets
| NOTE: The funding available and the required emission reductions are shown below. The funds and the emission reduction targets are the goals for the
specified time period and are used as one of the criteria in the proposal selection process. |
AQIP 2nd Semiannual Period of Calendar Year 2008
Amount available for contracts: $411,452
(Note: Additional monies may be available as funds
collected till the end of the year will be included.)
Emission Reduction
Target
(ERT) |
VOC (lbs) |
NOx (lbs) |
CO (lbs) |
|
1st Year |
8,658 |
10,501 |
105,484 |
|
2nd Year |
1,520 |
1,841 |
18,671 |
|
3rd Year |
1,356 |
1,661 |
16,879 |
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