Hydrogen Sulfide Contamination

The New York State Department of Public Service’s Office of Investigation and Enforcement is seeking a subject matter expert to support an ongoing investigation into hydrogen sulfide (H2S) contamination incidents associated with Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) across multiple regulated gas companies. The investigation, initiated in January 2025, aims to address the deficiencies in current Part 229 regulations, which are considered outdated and difficult to enforce, especially as other states have updated their H2S regulations to accommodate the integration of RNG into their gas distribution systems. The contract, valued between $500,000 and $2 million, will span 18 months and involve work across all counties in New York State, with a deadline for proposals set for July 2, 2025. The project emphasizes a MWBE participation goal of 30%, and the selected contractor will be based at 3 Empire State Plaza in Albany. The solicitation, titled "Hydrogen Sulfide Contamination," is managed by the NYS Department of Public Service and is open to business entities with no prior recent contracts of similar scope. The primary point of contact is Christine Cerone, a Contract Management Specialist, and interested parties can find more details through the provided online link. The project’s focus is on evaluating and updating H2S regulations to better manage contamination risks in the evolving landscape of renewable natural gas, ensuring regulatory frameworks are current and effective across New York State.