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Oregon DEQ Sole-Source Multistate Clean-Vehicle Program Support

Oregon DEQ is seeking specialized multistate coordination and technical support for clean-vehicle programs adopted by Oregon and other Section 177 states. - Government buyer: State of Oregon, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), Air Quality Division; DEQ Procurement Section. - Intended vendor: Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM), a nonprofit association of state air quality agencies. DEQ cites its specialized expertise, established state-coordination network, and stakeholder relationships as the basis for a sole-source award. - Requested service: One multi-state clean-vehicle program support contract. Work includes facilitating interstate meetings and workgroups; coordinating states, automakers, manufacturers, utilities, fleets, and other stakeholders; providing technical and policy analysis; and representing participating states in discussions with the California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA, USDOT, and related entities. - Programs and requirements: Support for Low Emission Vehicle (LEV), Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT), Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II), Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus, and related future rulemakings, including Drive Forward actions. Additional topics include charging and fueling infrastructure, market and consumer readiness, federal policy changes, and implementation challenges. - Value and duration: Estimated at $25,000 annually for five years, or $125,000 total. - Other organizations mentioned in the market review: National Association of Clean Air Agencies (NACAA), U.S. Climate Alliance, and Better World Group; DEQ determined they did not offer the same dedicated Section 177 technical and coordination support. - Products and OEMs: No products, part numbers, or specific OEM manufacturers are identified; the requirement is for services.

Description

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality intends to contract with the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM) for Multi-State Clean Vehicle Program Support. Services include facilitating interstate meetings and workgroups, coordinating discussions among states and stakeholders, and providing technical analysis and policy support related to California vehicle emission standards adopted by Oregon and associated future rulemakings. The work may also address charging and fueling infrastructure, federal regulatory changes, market readiness, and clean transportation program implementation. The notice estimates $25,000 annually for five years, for a total contract value of $125,000.

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