South Coast AQMD requires a Third-Party Facilitator(s) to implement the Community Benefits and Outreach program for Infrastructure, Vehicles, and Equipment Strategy for Climate, Equity, Air Quality, and National Competitiveness (INVEST CLEAN) and the Empowering Local Environmental Change Through Replacing Internal Combustion (ELECTRIC). The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to contract with outside organization(s) knowledgeable in air quality and goods movement-related issues, disadvantaged communities, outreach and engagement, and implementation of a community benefits program in collaboration with South Coast AQMD. There are two projects included in this RFP: INVEST CLEAN through Climate Pollution Reduction Grant and ELECTRIC through Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicle program. INVEST CLEAN serves the Los Angeles – Long Beach – Anaheim and Riverside – San Bernardino – Ontario Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). ELECTRIC applies to the South Coast AQMD region. Third-Party Facilitator(s) shall be paid on a monthly basis for services rendered at an agreed upon Flat Monthly Fee and actual costs incurred for out-of-pocket expenses. These new programs are funded through the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117- 169) . The selected firm will be expected to provide a variety of services, to be outlined in the work statement, and consistent with South Coast AQMD Governing Board direction: • INVEST CLEAN: Total funding for the initial year shall be up to a maximum amount of $200,000. The contract may include an option for four annual renewals, contingent on satisfactory performance and upon approval of the Executive Officer. • ELECTRIC: Total funding for initial year shall be up to maximum amount of $100,000. The contract may include an option for one annual renewal contingent on satisfactory performance and approval of Executive Officer.
