Power Plant and Source Relative Accuracy Test Audit (RATA) Testing

The City of Santa Clara is seeking a qualified contractor to perform professional emissions testing services at the Donald Von Raesfeld and Gianera Power Plants, specifically focusing on Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) Relative Accuracy Test Audits (RATA) to ensure compliance with Bay Area Air District regulations. The work involves testing for multiple parameters including NOx, CO, O2, SO2, NH3, PM10, and POC, and requires the contractor to prepare test protocols, conduct field and laboratory analyses, and submit draft and final reports to both the City and the Bay Area Air District. Performance must align with EPA test methods such as EPA 3A, 10, 7E, and 5/202, as well as ASTM D-5504 and BAAD ST-1B, while adhering to OEM specifications and industry standards. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, equipment, and materials, and must operate under the City’s safety and access protocols, including the requirement to obtain authorized identification and follow strict on-site conduct rules prohibiting firearms, narcotics, or intoxicants. The contract is structured as a five-year base term with an optional one-year extension, awarded through a best-value trade-off process emphasizing company experience and qualifications (40%), technical approach (40%), and cost proposal (20%). Proposals must be submitted electronically via BidNet Direct by the August 28, 2026 deadline and must include detailed certifications, labor compliance documentation, insurance proof, and three verified customer references for similar services. Key personnel must be identified and approved by the City, with any changes requiring prior written consent. Contractors must be registered with California’s Department of Industrial Relations and comply with state prevailing wage laws. All deliverables, including reports and incident documentation, must be submitted on strict timelines—drafts within 21 days of testing and final reports within 28 days—and all testing occurs at the two specified power plant sites in Santa Clara. The City retains full authority for inspection and final acceptance, which occurs upon delivery, and assumes no responsibility for costs before receipt. The contract does not specify a fixed value, nor does it require federal identifiers like UEI or CAGE codes, focusing instead on state compliance, local procurement integrity, and adherence to commercial shipping and packaging standards.