Opportunity
Mississippi Procurement Portal #3160007906
Visible Emissions (Smoke School) Training and Certification Services for Mississippi DEQ
Posted
April 21, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
3160007906
NAICS
611699
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is seeking a contractor to deliver Visible Emissions Evaluation Training and Certification Sessions (Smoke School) for up to 200 participants per session. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) - Contracting office located at 700 North State Street, Jackson, MS - Products/Services Requested: - Two Smoke School training and certification sessions per year (Spring and Fall) - Includes classroom and field training (online or in-person) - Covers EPA 40 C.F.R. Part 60, Appendix A, Test Method 9 - Contractor provides all course content, testing materials, registration, equipment, and fuel for field certification - No fees charged to eligible attendees (up to 200 per session) - Registration, notification, and reporting to MDEQ required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with federal and state regulations (including EPA Test Method 9) - Five-year firm fixed-price contract - Promotion of minority and women business participation - MDEQ provides training sites and maintains records - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - No product part numbers specified; focus is on professional training services
Description
The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) is soliciting bids for professional services to provide Visible Emissions Evaluation Training and Certification Sessions, also known as Smoke School. The contract requires the provision of two training and certification sessions per calendar year, covering principles and practice of EPA Test Method 9 observations. The bidder must provide course content, testing materials, registration services, and conduct certification testing in accordance with federal regulations. No fees are to be charged to eligible attendees. The solicitation is open with a response deadline of June 3, 2026.