Regional Water Quality Control Plant Air Emissions Testing

The City of Palo Alto's Regional Water Quality Control Plant is seeking a qualified consultant to perform routine emissions testing for their new odor control scrubber and emergency standby generator to comply with Bay Area Air District regulations. The required testing includes monitoring non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other specified parameters. The consultant will be responsible for conducting these tests, preparing detailed reports for submission to regulatory agencies, and maintaining all relevant certifications and qualifications mandated by the Bay Area Air District throughout the contract. This solicitation, posted in March 2026, has a response deadline in early April 2026 and is managed by the Public Works-Environmental Services department of the City of Palo Alto. The contract stipulates that the selected firm must meet the City’s stringent insurance requirements, including coverage for workers' compensation, employer's liability, general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability, each with minimum limits of $1,000,000. The City must be named as an additional insured on most policies, ensuring adequate protection throughout the engagement. Firms responding to the solicitation are expected to provide detailed experience qualifications, demonstrating adherence to project schedules and budgets on past projects. The agreement will define the scope, schedule, compensation, and invoicing procedures under the City’s professional services contract framework, allowing for clear project oversight and administration. Points of contact for this solicitation include designated engineering and contract administration representatives within the City, facilitating communication and compliance monitoring.