Renewable Fuel Standard Renewable Identification Number Verification Services

WSSC Water operates a Bio-Energy facility at the Piscataway Water Resource Recovery Facility in Accokeek, Maryland, which generates renewable natural gas through anaerobic digestion of wastewater sludge, producing approximately 12 MMBtu per hour. This renewable fuel is utilized as vehicle fuel for a local bus fleet and injected into the natural gas distribution system operated by Washington Gas. The production process qualifies for D3 Cellulosic Renewable Identification Numbers under EPA-approved pathways, which are critical for compliance and financial value under the Renewable Fuel Standard. WSSC is seeking a qualified third-party consultant to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive RIN Quality Assurance Program to ensure regulatory compliance, verify the integrity of RIN generation, and support the marketability of these credits. The consultant will perform ongoing verification services to safeguard the accuracy and authenticity of the RINs produced. The solicitation for these verification services is issued under the contract number BPM056939 with a response deadline of May 28, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. Interested firms must register in the WSSC Water supplier portal to access solicitation documents and are required to submit bids exclusively through the OPENGOV procurement platform. All questions and communications must be conducted via online discussions on OPENGOV, and no alternative submission methods are accepted. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Joseph Cokes, Procurement Officer at WSSC Water, reachable via email. This contract supports WSSC’s broader sustainability goals by ensuring the credible and compliant monetization of renewable energy credits derived from wastewater treatment processes.