Data Center Noise Regulation Study Services

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is soliciting proposals for a Data Center Noise Regulation Study to support the agency in meeting legislative deadlines. The selected contractor will perform a comparative analysis of noise ordinances across Virginia, the United States, and Europe, create noise profiles focusing on frequency, intensity, and consistency, and provide recommendations for mitigation, monitoring, and enforcement. Additionally, the scope includes financial analyses such as cost curves, lifecycle analyses, and capital and O&M estimates. Key deliverables include a final work plan due within 30 days of award, a preliminary technical report, a first draft of regulations by June 30, 2027, and a final draft by November 1, 2027, with the entire study to be completed by December 1, 2027. The contract is awarded based on a best value approach, where price is a factor but not the sole determinant. Offerors must submit their proposals electronically via eVA in PDF format, adhering to a specific tabbed structure. Required certifications include authorization to transact business in Virginia and the completion of a State Corporation Commission form. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including professional liability of at least 1 million dollars per claim and commercial general liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence. Notably, the contractor is prohibited from signing non-disclosure agreements with data center entities if the protected information is relevant to the study, per a governor's executive order. Payment is generally net 30 days, though the Small Purchase Credit Card is preferred for amounts up to 10,000 dollars.