Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a contractor through solicitation number 25-532EPA-DIROF-B-48396 to support the development and implementation of a comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). The contract aims to ensure the timely and effective completion of the CCAP, including associated analysis and status reports, while also facilitating stakeholder engagement, tracking compliance, and monitoring performance metrics. The project is set within Illinois and has a contract value ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, emphasizing a significant scope of work that requires specialized expertise in environmental planning, policy development, and stakeholder coordination. The selected contractor will play a crucial role in advancing Illinois’ climate initiatives by providing strategic guidance, technical support, and ensuring alignment with state environmental goals. The contract emphasizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in procurement processes, as outlined in related vendor guidance documents. These documents detail how vendors can maximize their evaluation scores by demonstrating commitments to DEI through subcontracting with women, minorities, and persons with disabilities, as well as through DEI-related spend and engagement efforts. The overarching goal is to promote systemic change within Illinois’ procurement practices by encouraging vendors to invest in diverse businesses and adhere to DEI principles. The contract’s success will be measured not only by the completion of the CCAP and related reports but also by the contractor’s ability to incorporate DEI considerations into their project execution, fostering broader community engagement and equitable environmental solutions.