BOARD MEETING
DATE: January 12, 1996
AGENDA NO. 9
PROPOSAL: Issue a Request for Proposals to Enhance
the Current RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station Computer System
SYNOPSIS: The District is seeking qualified bidders
to enhance the current RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station Computer
System. The existing RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station Computer
System receives emissions and compliance data in electronic and
paper format; performs rule compliance analysis; and allows District
staff to interact with the results of the analysis. The enhancements
will improve the electronic reporting, add new compliance analysis,
and provide tracking and assignment of compliance analysis results.
This system will help ensure enforceability of the NOx/SOx RECLAIM
Program by performing automated compliance analysis in a timely
manner.
COMMITTEE: Administrative, December 12, 1995, Approved
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Release of Request for Proposals #
9596-33 for Enhancing the Current RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station
Computer System.
James M. Lents, Ph.D.
Executive Officer
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Background
In March, 1993 the Board approved the development
of the Emission Reporting System (ERS) in support of the RECLAIM
program. The ERS provides for the electronic acquisition of emission
and compliance data from RECLAIM facilities. The development of
the ERS was the first stage in developing the systems necessary
to determine compliance with RECLAIM Rules 2011 and 2012. Two
projects were included in the District's FY 1993-94 budget to
continue the staged development of a NOx Central Station Computer
System and a SOx Central Station Computer System in support of
RECLAIM. In June of 1994 , the Board approved a contract for development
of the RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station. The RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central
Station performs automated rule compliance analysis on emission
and compliance data reported by RECLAIM facilities. The attached
Request for Proposals (RFP) will enhance the existing RECLAIM
NOx/SOx Central Station Computer System by increasing the emissions
and compliance data that is captured, and performing additional
compliance analysis.
Proposal
The goal of this procurement is to enhance the RECLAIM
NOx/SOx Central Station Computer System which performs automated
compliance analysis on emissions from RECLAIM facilities in the
oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and oxides of sulfur (SOx) markets. The
existing RECLAIM NOx/SOx Central Station Computer System receives
emissions and compliance data in electronic and paper format;
performs rule compliance analysis; and allows District staff to
interact with the results of the analysis. The enhancements will
improve the electronic reporting, add new compliance analysis,
and provide tracking and assignment of compliance analysis results.
It is an integral part of the systems necessary to determine rule
compliance and to maintain emission inventories.
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
$231,000. Funding is included in Information Management's Professional
and Special Services Account under the FY 1995-96 Budget.