North County Transit District Planet bids #36730

Management of Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS)/ Renewable Identification Number (RIN) Credit Programs and Supply of Renewable Natural Gas

The North County Transit District (NCTD) in Oceanside, San Diego County, California, issued a solicitation (RFP No. 36730) for managing California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credit programs, along with supplying renewable natural gas (RNG). The contract involves brokerage services, environmental reporting, and market optimization, with a focus on RNG delivery to displace conventional CNG at NCTD's fleet fueling stations. The awarded contractor must be a registered Energy Service Provider with SDG&E and approved by the California Public Utilities Commission, capable of sourcing RNG from biogas sources such as landfills and digesters. The scope includes managing environmental commodities, credit monetization, regulatory compliance, and infrastructure monitoring. The initial contract term is two years with three optional one-year extensions. The project emphasizes disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) participation, safety, and regulatory adherence. The products awarded include a guaranteed supply of RNG, and services encompass credit program management, environmental reporting, and future management options for electric and hydrogen infrastructure. The procurement involves multiple potential bidders, including companies like Blue Ocean Brokerage and Maas Energy Works. The award is governed by U.S. laws, with jurisdiction in California, and the country code is 'US'. The procurement is categorized under 'other' for the buyer's category, with NAICS code 541600 and UNSPSC codes 81111500 and 81111800.

Description

The North County Transit District (NCTD) issued a solicitation (RFP No. 36730) seeking proposals for managing California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and Renewable Identification Number (RIN) credit programs and supplying renewable natural gas (RNG). The scope includes brokerage services, environmental reporting, and market optimization. The contract term is two base years with three optional one-year renewals. The award was pending as of March 24, 2026. The solicitation required electronic bid submissions by November 10, 2025. The project is located in Oceanside, San Diego County, California.

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