New York State Contract Reporter #2138050

Risk Assessment Study for A3 Refrigerant Equipment Fire Response

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Office of Climate Change, is seeking proposals for a comprehensive risk assessment of A3 refrigerants, with a focus on fire response scenarios. - Government Buyer: - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Office of Climate Change - Services Requested: - Full risk assessment study of A3 refrigerant equipment in fire situations - Consulting and research services to inform safety standards and codes - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities; this is a research and consulting solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Study will support safety guidelines for standards organizations (ASHRAE, UL, IEC 60335-2-40) - Aims to facilitate safe adoption of flammable, ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerants - Supports New York State's transition away from hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and achievement of Climate Act targets - Eighteen-month contract term, statewide scope - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors are specified; open to qualified organizations - Period of Performance: - Eighteen months from contract start

Description

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to conduct a full risk assessment of A3 refrigerants, specifically evaluating how A3 equipment responds when involved in fires. The project aims to support the development of comprehensive safety guidelines for standards-setting organizations responsible for product and application safety standards and building codes for refrigerants. This research will aid in the safe use of flammable refrigerants in the North American market, facilitating the transition to climate-friendly refrigerants and helping to achieve New York State's Climate Act targets. The contract term is eighteen months and the work is state-wide.

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