Sole Source Notice: NESCAUM - Multi-State Clean Vehicle Program Support

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is conducting a sole source procurement under solicitation S-34000-00018226 to engage the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NEsCAUM) for multi-state clean vehicle program support. This contract focuses on the adoption and implementation of California vehicle emission standards under Clean Air Act Section 177, including support for Low Emission Vehicle, Zero Emission Vehicle, and Advanced Clean Trucks and Cars programs, as well as future Drive Forward actions. NEsCAUM will provide critical facilitation of interstate workgroups, coordination between states and industry stakeholders, and representation before the U.S. EPA, USDOT, and the California Air Resources Board. Additionally, they will provide technical analysis regarding fueling infrastructure, market readiness, and federal policy impacts. The award is based on a sole source determination, as NEsCAUM is identified as the only entity with the necessary technical expertise and multi-state coordination infrastructure to support Section 177 implementation. The estimated period of performance is five years, with a total contract value estimated at 125,000 dollars, calculated at 25,000 dollars annually. Administrative oversight is managed by Designated Procurement Officer Lydia Emer and Agency Analyst Stephanie Brandon. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026.