Opportunity
Seattle Park District Opengov #279360
Greenhouse Gas Inventory Verification Services for Seattle City Light
Posted
August 28, 2026
Respond By
September 18, 2026
Identifier
279360
NAICS
541620
Seattle City Light is seeking qualified consulting firms to provide third-party verification services for its greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reports covering California, Washington, and The Climate Registry (TCR) for three consecutive years. - Government Buyer: - Seattle City Light, City of Seattle (local government agency) - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to qualified consulting firms specializing in GHG inventory verification - Products/Services Requested: - Greenhouse Gas Inventory Verification Services - Scope includes verifying electric power transactions and emissions for calendar years 2026, 2027, and 2028 - Compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) Mandatory Reporting Regulation (MRR), Washington Department of Ecology WAC 173-443, and TCR General Reporting Protocol (GRP) - Support for Asset Controlling Supplier (ACS) status in California - Verification at a 'reasonable' level of assurance for TCR public disclosure - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on equity in contracting; participation from Women- and Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (WMBE) encouraged - Fixed price or hourly rate proposals accepted - Submission of detailed forms and supporting documentation required - Multi-year engagement with annual verification milestones
Description
The City of Seattle is seeking proposals for verification of greenhouse gas emission reports for California, Washington, and The Climate Registry (TCR). The project involves verification of emission reports for calendar years 2026-2028 to a reasonable level of assurance with positive findings. The consultant will serve as the Verification Body and must complete verification activities for emission years 2026-2028. Proposals are due by September 18, 2026, and include submission of completed forms and supporting documentation. The City reserves the right to negotiate contract terms and reject proposals that do not meet minimum qualifications.