California eProcure #0000038267

This opportunity from the State Air Resources Board (CARB) seeks vendors to provide laboratory analysis services for biodiesel (BD) and renewable diesel (RD) feedstocks: - Government Buyer: - State Air Resources Board (CARB), State of California - Products/Services Requested: - Laboratory and analytical services to analyze BD and RD feedstocks or finished diesel fuels - Identification of virgin oils (e.g., palm oil, soybean oil, canola oil, or other oil feedstocks) in diesel fuels - Provision of data and information to support the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of established laboratory practices and analytical or process-based methods - Ability to detect and identify the presence of virgin oils in diesel fuels - Results will be used by CARB and third-party verification bodies for LCFS administration

This RFP seeks proposals from vendors to provide the California Air Resources Board (CARB) with information and data on biodiesel and renewable diesel feedstock sources. The selected vendor will use laboratory and analytical methods to analyze feedstocks or finished diesel fuels to identify the presence of virgin oils such as palm, soybean, or canola oil. The data will support CARB and third-party verification bodies in administering the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).