IPPAT Members - Clean Diesel Grant Opportunity

STATE AGENCIES:
You are receiving this Request for Grant Proposals (RFP) because publicly-operated construction vehicles and equipment are eligible for these grant funds. The purpose of the grants is to help retrofit diesel engines so that emissions are reduced, especially in the 7-country metro area. Please review the RFP and help us solicit applications from among your members and interested parties. (Application deadline is May 23, 2010)
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Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
Request for Proposals
Minnesota Clean Diesel Grant Program

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) requests proposals for projects that reduce diesel emissions. The purpose of this grant program is to improve air quality and public health through the following objectives: a) achieve diesel emission reductions, b) provide a mixture of on-road and non-road projects across sectors, c) provide a mixture of clean diesel technologies, and d) reduce emissions from public sector fleets.

Preference will be given to diesel-powered railroad yard locomotives and ground support equipment, airline ground support equipment, beverage delivery trucks, and public non-road construction vehicles/equipment operating in the Minneapolis-St. Paul seven-county metropolitan area (Twin Cities Metro) at least 75% of the time.

The anticipated amount of money available for grant award is up to $400,000, depending on funding available. The minimum award amount for a single applicant is $25,000.00. The maximum award amount for a single applicant is $100,000.00. Certain technologies described in this RFP will have applicant match requirements.

For copy of the Request for Proposal, contact:
Martina Cameron
Email: contracts.pca@state.mn.us
Phone: 651-757-2259
Responders are encouraged to supply an email address to receive the RFP application, and supporting materials, electronically. The email Subject line should state: “Clean Diesel Grants, CR3443.”

Application due date and time: The deadline for applications and all required forms is no later than 2:00 p.m. CST on May 23, 2011. Only electronically submitted applications will be received. All inquiries, requests for information or clarification, and other communication related to this RFP must be directed to Martina Cameron only, by email or phone before 2:00 p.m. CST on April 25, 2011. All questions and answers will be sent to all RFP responders no later than April 28, 2011.

This request does not obligate the MPCA to complete the work contemplated in this notice. The MPCA reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. All expenses incurred in responding to this notice are solely the responsibility of the responder

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Martina Cameron
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road North
St. Paul, MN 55155-4194
651.757.2259 phone
651.263.0131 cell
651.297.8676 fax
Martina.Cameron@state.mn.us
http://www.pca.state.mn.us/
 

SENT BY:
Linda Countryman, MPCA
IPPAT Meeting Coordinator
651-757-2292