GEMM 1 Audits

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is soliciting qualified third-party auditors to be added to a pre-qualified list for conducting energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission control audits at four energy-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities: Cemex cement in Lyons, Amrize cement in Florence, GCC cement in Pueblo, and Rocky Mountain Steel Mills in Pueblo. The objective is to perform 2027 audits in accordance with AQCC Regulation 27, requiring auditors to identify and document emission units comprising at least 80% of the source's direct GHG emissions, as well as any individual unit representing 2% or more of those emissions. Key deliverables include an Audit Plan due by May 1, 2027, a complete Audit Report due by December 31, 2027, and a Supplement to the Audit Report due by March 1, 2028. The total allocated budget for this project is approximately $350,000, with individual facility audits estimated between $50,000 and $100,000, though regulated facilities are responsible for the costs. Awards will be made to multiple offerors based on a business judgment of the most advantageous proposal, evaluating organizational stability, staff experience, and budget reasonableness. Proposals must be submitted by December 10, 2026, and must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including a single-column, double-spaced layout without bolding, italics, or graphics. Contractors must maintain current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with various safety, accessibility, and confidentiality standards, including the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.