Proposal:
Issue RFP to Enhance the Current RECLAIM Trading Credit Computer System
Synopsis:
AQMD is seeking qualified bidders to enhance the current RECLAIM Trading Credit (RTC) Computer System. The existing RTC trading program was developed for registering and tracking RTC trading information, and updating the RTC listings. Additional enhancements to the RTC trading program are needed to streamline the RTC trade registration process, and to expand the system to accommodate the proposed future Universal Trading Credit market. These enhancements will increase staff’s productivity and further ensure enforceability of the NOx/SOx RECLAIM Program. A systems integrator will be selected through an open-bidding process in accordance with the District's Consultant Selection Policy and Procedure. The contract award will not exceed $150,000. Funding is included in the FY 1996-97 Budget.
Committee:
Administrative, November 22, 1996, Recommended for Approval
Recommended Action:
Approve the issuance of RFP # 9697-21 to Enhance the Current RECLAIM Trading Credit Computer System.
James M. Lents, Ph.D.
Executive Officer
Background
In October of 1993, the AQMD adopted a regulatory program called REgional CLean Air Incentives Market (RECLAIM). RECLAIM is a market incentive program designed to allow facilities flexibility in achieving emission reduction requirements for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and oxides of sulfur (SOx). Each facility in the RECLAIM program is given a starting annual emissions allocation. The amount of this emissions allocation declines each year. Facilities can buy and sell emissions allocations in the form of RECLAIM Trading Credits (RTC) as a means of adjusting their allocations in order to reconcile with their annual actual emissions. There are currently about 350 facilities participating in the RECLAIM program. The existing RTC trading program was developed for registering and tracking RTC trading information, and updating the RTC listings.
Proposal
The goal of this procurement is to enhance the existing RTC trading program security, to streamline the RTC trade registration process, and to expand the system to accommodate the proposed future Universal Trading Credit market. These enhancements will increase staff’s productivity and further ensure enforceability of the NOx/SOx RECLAIM Program.
District's Consultant Selection Policy and Procedure. The contract award will not exceed $15,000. Funding is included in the FY 1996-97 Budget.
In accordance with the District’s Consulting and Contracting Policy, a public notice inviting bids will be published in the following publications:
California State Contracts Register, Chinese Daily News, Eastern Group Publications, El Chicano, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Inland Empire Hispanic News, Korean Central Daily, La Opinion, La Voz, Los Angeles Sentinel, Los Angeles Times, M/W/DVBE Source, Orange County Register, Philippine News, Precinct Reporter, Rafu Shimpo, Riverside Press Enterprise, San Bernardino Sun, The Black Voice News, and The Excelsior.
Additionally, potential bidders will be identified through Los Angeles County’s Directory of Certified Minority, Women, Disadvantaged and Disabled Veterans Business Enterprises; the Directory of Certified Firms published by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority; The Inland Area Opportunity Pages Ethnic/Women Business & Professional Directory; the Caltrans electronic bulletin board listing of Disadvantaged and Women Business Enterprises; the AQMD’s own electronic listing of certified minority vendors; and the Purchasing mailing list.
Copies of the RFP also will be mailed to the Black Legislative Caucus, Latino Legislative Caucus, and various minority chambers of commerce and business associations, and public service announcements will be sent out to local radio, TV and cable stations. The RFP also will be posted on the Internet. Further personal outreach efforts by staff will be made to various minority businesses and chambers of commerce to inform and invite prospective bidders to visit the Diamond Bar facility and to submit proposals.
To avoid a potential violation of Proposition 209, no preference points for minority- or woman-owned business enterprises (MBE/WBE) willmay not be given. Proposition 209 does not affect disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE).
Resource Impact
Funds for these services in the amount of $150,000 are included in the approved FY 1996-97 Budget.
Request for Proposals, to enhance the RECLAIM Trading Credit System.
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