Opportunity
Maryland Procurement Portal #BPM056939
Consultant Services for RIN Quality Assurance and Verification at WSSC Bio-Energy Facility
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
BPM056939
NAICS
541690
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is seeking a specialized consultant to support compliance and marketability of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) at its Bio-Energy facility in Accokeek, Maryland. - Government Buyer: - Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) - Services Requested: - Development and implementation of a RIN Quality Assurance Program (QAP) for renewable natural gas (rNG) produced at the facility - Ongoing verification services to ensure rNG meets EPA-approved D3 (Cellulosic) RIN standards - Facility Details: - Bio-Energy facility located at the Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility - rNG produced via anaerobic digestion of wastewater sludge (approx. 12 MMBtu/hr capacity) - rNG used as vehicle fuel for a local bus fleet and injected into the Washington Gas distribution system - Notable Requirements: - Consultant must have expertise in RIN compliance, QAP development, and ongoing verification for renewable fuel standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Key Focus: - Ensuring the facility's rNG qualifies for EPA D3 RINs and remains marketable under federal renewable fuel standards
Description
The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) is seeking a qualified third-party consultant to ensure compliance and marketability of Renewable Identification Numbers (RINs) generated from renewable natural gas produced at their Bio-Energy facility in Accokeek, Maryland. The consultant will develop and implement a RIN Quality Assurance Program (QAP) and perform ongoing verification services. The facility produces renewable natural gas from anaerobic digestion of wastewater sludge, with an estimated production capacity of approximately 12 MMBtu/hr, supplying rNG for vehicle fuel and injecting it into the natural gas distribution system. The produced fuel is expected to generate D3 (Cellulosic) RINs under EPA-approved pathways.