High-Resolution Mobile Monitoring

The contract involves a two-year high-resolution mobile air quality monitoring study in Washington State, focusing on overburdened and Tribal communities. The Washington Department of Ecology seeks a contractor to acquire detailed datasets of hazardous and toxic air pollutants, emphasizing spatial and temporal resolution to support environmental justice initiatives. The scope includes planning, deploying mobile monitoring platforms, collecting and analyzing air quality data, and delivering comprehensive reports, visualizations, and policy recommendations. The project emphasizes adherence to state and tribal protocols, quality assurance, and data ownership rights, with a budget cap of approximately $2 million. Proposals are evaluated based on mandatory certifications, past performance, technical approach, staffing, and value, with a preference for bidders demonstrating compliance with labor and diversity certifications. The solicitation, posted as RFP 2605 AQP, encourages competitive, best-value bids, with optional interviews and a focus on innovative, community-engaged monitoring solutions. Contract administration details, including invoicing, inspection, and acceptance procedures, are not explicitly outlined but are implied to follow standard state procurement practices. The contract emphasizes transparency, environmental standards, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring the collected data supports policy and community health improvements across Washington’s diverse regions.