Request for Qualifications for Technical Support Services

The Ohio Air Quality Development Authority (OAQDA) issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) seeking technical consultant teams to provide comprehensive technical support services aimed at enhancing air quality projects within Ohio. This solicitation, posted in September 2025 and open through June 2026, is intended to establish a rotating pool of qualified firms capable of advising on and evaluating projects financed by the Authority. These projects focus on air pollution mitigation, energy conservation, renewable energy implementation, alternative fuel infrastructure, and environmental health considerations. Consultants will be expected to demonstrate expertise across a broad range of technical areas, including building science, emissions forecasting, measurement and verification, life-cycle cost analysis, and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations such as the Build America, Buy America Act (BABA), Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), and Ohio-specific executive orders. Proposers must submit detailed qualifications, including resumes of key personnel, organizational structure, prior experience, references, and evidence of required insurance coverage. Stringent compliance measures are emphasized, including prohibitions on work connected with Russian institutions and mandates that all data processing occur solely within the United States unless a waiver is granted. Disclosure of any litigation since 2010 and potential conflicts of interest is also required. Evaluation of submissions will consider technical capability, experience, cost reasonableness, organizational resources, and responsiveness to solicitation requirements, with final selections made based on overall suitability to meet the Authority’s needs. The solicitation does not define fixed contract values or formal contract clauses typical of federal procurements, reflecting its state-level status and the creation of a flexible pool of consultants rather than a single award. Performance locations are throughout Ohio, with deliverables including technical analyses, energy assessments, compliance documentation, and regular reporting that conform to scientific and legal standards. The Authority reserves broad rights to amend or rescind the solicitation and to select multiple firms to fulfill ongoing support needs related to Ohio’s air quality improvement initiatives.