Solicitations (Issue 138)

Solicitations (Issue 138)

5/27/05

1) Energy Cost Relief for Rural Communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Utility Service requests applications for the High Energy Cost Grant Program. This program supports projects that provide, improve, or reduce the costs of energy generation, transmission, and distribution services for rural communities with home energy costs that are over 275 percent of the national average. On-grid and off-grid renewable energy projects, and energy efficiency, and energy conservation projects are eligible. $19.5 million expected to be available, award range $75K to $5 million. Responses due 7/25/05. For more info, contact Karen Larsen at energy.grants@usda.gov or go to:

http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric/hecgp/index.htm.

Refer to Sol# USDA-RD-RUS-HECG03-2. (Fedgrants 5/25/05)

2) Renewables in Nevada

The Sierra Pacific Power Co. and Nevada Power Co. request proposals for electricity generated from renewable fuel sources and/or renewable energy credits (REC). This RFP is open to those parties who currently own, propose to develop, or have rights to a generating facility or renewable energy and/or RECs, which qualify under the Nevada Renewable Energy Act. This RFP is limited to proposals that have generating facilities with a gross capacity of:

Non-Solar Proposals: 30 kW or larger; Solar Proposals: 30 kW or larger.

Responses due 6/20/05. For more info, go to:

http://www.sierrapacificresources.com/company/renewables.

3) Renewables in Brazil

The U.S. Agency for International Development seeks applications for Renewable Energy & Development in Brazil. Recipients would be responsible for ensuring use of renewable energy and energy efficiency interventions as a means to promote social inclusion and economic development while also addressing climate change.

Lead applicant must a qualified Brazilian entity, sub-applicants may be U.S. partners. $1.3 million expected to be available, 2 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/24/05. For more info,

contact Frederico Costa at fcosta@usaid.gov or go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/AID/OM/BRA/512-05-002/listing.html.

Refer to Sol# 512-05-002. (Fedgrants 5/24/05)

4) Power Dense Fuel Cell

The U.S. Department of the Air Force requests proposals to develop a 1.5kW nominal solid oxide fuel cell power unit capable of continued operation on desulfurized JP8 fuel. $2.6 million expected to be available, 1 award anticipated. Responses due 7/21/05.

For more info, contact Janice Mrozek at janice.mrozek@wpafb.af.mil

or go to: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/USAF/AFRL/Wright/BAA-03-05-PRK-Amendment-05/Grant.html. Refer to Sol# BAA-03-05-PRK-Amendment-05.

(Fedgrants 5/25/05)

5) Five Solar Systems

The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Seal Beach Det., Seal Beach, CA intends to procure solar power for 5 of the camera sites located at Smoky Hill Range in Salina, KS. The solicitation will be posted

on or about 6/9/05. For more info, go to: http://www1.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/200/N0024405T0618/listing.html.

Refer to Sol# N00244-05-T-0618. (FBO 5/21/05)

6) Federal Facilities in TX

The U.S. General Services Administration requests proposals from electric generation suppliers to provide electric power supply to various Federal facilities in Texas. The approximate 1 year electric requirement is 133 million kilowatt hours (KWh). Multiple awards may be made. The Government seeks to promote the use of “renewable energy” where economically feasible. Responses due 6/7/05. For more info, contact Mark Brady at mark.brady@gsa.gov

or go to: http://www1.eps.gov/spg/GSA/PBS/7PMA/GS%2D07P%2D05%2DHHC%2D0020/listing.html. Refer to Sol# GS-07P-05-HHC-0020. (FBO 5/8/05)

7) STAC

The State Technologies Advancement Collaborative requests applications for Energy Efficiency Research, Development, Demonstration, Deployment, and Rebuild America Projects. Areas of interest include:

Rebuild America, Building Technologies, Industrial Technologies, T ransportation Technologies, and Distributed Energy Resources. Special emphasis is on the dissemination of results from selected projects and the transfer of technology for broad application and impact. Multi-state partnerships are required, the lead applicant must be either a State Energy Office or State-Chartered Institution.

$4.95 expected to be available. Responses due 5/2/05. For more info, go to: http://www.stacenergy.org/. Refer to Sol# 05-STAC-01.

8) PATH

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requests pre-applications for Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing (PATH) Cooperative Research in Housing Technologies. The purpose of PATH is to advance technologies that have the potential for improving housing performance. Technology advances may include but are not limited to: Use of new materials, components and systems to complete houses, which improve the quality, durability, efficiency and environmental performance, and/or affordability of housing. HUD is also interested in eliminating barriers to the acceptance of these new and emerging technologies by the building industry, State and Local governments, homeowners and homebuyers. Responses due 7/23/05. For more info, go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/HUD/ODGMO/AT/FR-4992-N-01/Grant.html.

(Fedgrants 5/24/05)

9) Energy Star Manufactured Homes

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests the services of a contractor to develop a training and marketing program designed to educate and train manufactured home retailers, community developers, and manufacturers representatives on how to effectively market and sell Energy Star qualified manufactured homes.

Responses due 6/3/05. For more info, contact Denise Roberson at

roberson.denise@epa.gov or go to: http://www1.eps.gov/spg/EPA/OAM/HQ/RFQ%2DDC%2D05%2D00183A/listing.html.

Refer to Sol# RFQ-DC-05-00183A. (FBO 5/21/05)

10) Smart Growth Leadership Summit

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests proposals to develop and convene a prominent annual Smart Growth Leadership Summit for key public officials and civic or private sector leaders who are noted pioneers in implementing the principles of smart growth.

EPA expects to have approximately $20K for first year funding, with a ceiling of $120K for the duration of the agreement. Responses due 6/27/05. For more info, contact Ilana Preuss at preuss.ilana@epa.gov

or go to: http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/grants/index.htm.

Refer to Sol# USEPA-AO-OPEI-05-03. (Fedgrants 5/16/05)

11) Pollution Prevention Information Network

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for the Pollution Prevention (P2) Information Network. This program supports regional applicants that provide a “one stop” shop for P2 information thru web sites, phone calls, or meetings that address the reduction or elimination of pollution by businesses across all environmental media: air, water and land. $400K expected to be available, 4 awards anticipated. Responses due 7/6/05. For more info, contact Beth Anderson at anderson.beth@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.epa.gov/p2/grants/ppin/ppin05.htm. Refer to

Sol# 05-20-05-PPD. (Fedgrants 5/20/05)

12) In-School Environmental Asthma Education – Region 3

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3, requests proposals for In-School Environmental Asthma Education. Proposals should focus on the direct education of asthmatic children about the management/intervention of environmental triggers in their surroundings. Projects must take place in Region 3 (DE, D.C., MD, PA, VA, WV). $50K expected to be available, 4 proposals anticipated. Responses due 6/13/05.

For more info, contact Janice Lewis at lewis.janice@epa.gov

or go to: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-R3APD-05-01/Grant.html.

Refer to Sol# EPA-R3APD-05-01. (Fedgrants 5/3/05)

13) Cleaner Water - Region 5

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, requests proposals for the Total Maximum Daily Load Program (TMDL). TMDL is the sum of the allowable loads of a single pollutant from all contributing point and nonpoint sources. Projects must result in the completion of a TMDL to EPA verified impaired waters in IL, IN, MI, MN, OH or WI. Special emphasis will be on projects that enhance the ability of the regulated community to deal with non-traditional pollution problems in priority watersheds. $300K expected to be available, award range $25K to $100K. Responses due 6/29/05. For more info, contact Christine Urban at urban.christine@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-GRANTS-051205-001/Grant.html . Refer to Sol# EPA-GRANTS-051205-001. (Fedgrants 5/12/05)

14) Tribal Radon Project - Region 5

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, requests proposals for the 2005 Tribal Radon Project. Eligible projects include but are not limited to giving workshops that teach how to minimize radon exposures in the indoor environments in their buildings; school and residential testing programs; radon mitigation demonstration projects. Eligibility restricted to Federally recognized Indian Tribes or Tribal entities who will perform the work in Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH or WI). $170K expected to be available, 6 awards anticipated.

Responses due 6/27/05. For more info, contact EPA at

(312) 886-6026 or go to: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-GRANTS-051105-001/Grant.html.

Refer to Sol# EPA-GRANTS-051105-001. (Fedgrants 5/11/05)

15) IAQ/Asthma - Region 5

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, requests proposals for School-Based Asthma/Indoor Air Quality funding.

Areas of interest include managing indoor air quality in K-12 schools, and implementing a school-based asthma management and education program. Projects must take place in Region 5 (IL, IN, MI, MN, OH or WI). $180K expected to be available, 3 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/27/05. For more info, contact

Jeanette Marrero at marrero.jeanette@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.epa.gov/region5/air/news_release.htm. Refer to

Sol# EPAR5-ARD-IAQ-2005-01. (Fedgrants 5/10/05)

16) Sustainable Agriculture – Region 8

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 8 requests proposals for the Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program. This program supports sustainable efforts of the agricultural community to “transition” to using less pesticides and lower risk pesticides in food production. Projects much take place in Region 8 (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). $92K expected to be, individual awards NTE $60K each. Responses due 6/24/05. For more info,

contact Peg Perreault at perreault.peg@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-GRANTS-042905-002/Grant.html.

Refer to Sol# EPA-GRANTS-042905-002. (Fedgrants 5/2/05)

17) Tribal Indoor Radon Projects - Region 9

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9, requests proposals for the Tribal Indoor Radon Project. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: 1) Establishing radon programs among Federally Recognized Indian Tribes; 2) Increasing the number of homes, schools, and other buildings tested and mitigated for radon; 3) Implementing radon resistant construction standards in high risk areas; and 5) Promoting environmental justice. Eligibility restricted to Federally recognized Indian Tribes and Inter-Tribal organizations in Region 9 (AZ, CA, NV, GU, HI, Pacific Islands).

$300K expected to be available, 5 awards anticipated. Responses due 6/24/05. For more info, contact Louise Hill at hill.louise@epa.gov

or go to: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-GRANTS-050305-001/Grant.html. Refer to Sol# EPA-GRANTS-050305-001. (Fedgrants 5/3/05)

18) Clean School Buses

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for the Clean School Bus USA Program. This program assists school districts in their efforts to reduce pollution from diesel-powered school buses through the use of EPA verified/certified or California Air Resources Board verified pollution reduction technology. $7.5 million expected to be available, 30 awards anticipated. Notice of Intent to apply is optional and is due 6/24/05. Final responses due 7/22/05. For more info, contact Cheryl Dale at CSB_RFA@epa.gov

or go to: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-CCD-05-13/Grant.html. Refer to Sol# OAR-CCD-05-13. (Fedgrants 5/25/05)

19) Patents for Clean Auto Technology

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announces its intent to seek contract services to provide technical support with drafting reports on invention and patent applications for clean and fuel efficient automotive technology. The contractor shall provide staff that are engineers with experience and background in advanced automotive powertrains and experienced patent attorneys. The solicitation will be posted on or about 6/3/05 with proposals due approx. 21 days later. For more info, contact

Camille Warfield at Warfield.Camille@epa.gov or go to: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/EPA/OAM/OH/PR%2DCI%2D05%2D10806/SynopsisP.html.

Refer to Sol# PR-CI-05-10806. (FBO 5/19/05)

20) Clean Diesel Demonstrations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requests applications for National Clean Diesel Campaign Demonstration Assistance Agreements. Projects should demonstrate the applicability and feasibility of verified or certified pollution reduction retrofit technologies in nonroad vehicles and equipment such as those used in construction or port-related activities. $800K expected to be available, 12 awards anticipated. Responses due 7/1/05. For more info, contact

Monica Beard-Raymond at NCDC_RFA05@epa.gov or go to:

http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/OAR-CCD-05-14/Grant.html.

Refer to Sol# OAR-CCD-05-14. (Fedgrants 4/29/05)

21) Clear Skies

The U.S. Department of Energy requests applications for Oxycombustion and Other CO2 Capture Technologies Available for Application to the Existing Coal Fired Power Generation Fleet. The underlying drivers for this RFP are to eliminate environmental concerns for using coal, to decrease the cost of advanced power systems, and to enhance the nation’s energy security. These drivers are derived from Presidential initiatives such as the Clear Skies Initiative and the Climate Change Initiative. $13.5 million expected to be available, one or more awards anticipated. Responses due 6/30/05. For more info, contact Debra Duncan at duncan@netl.doe.gov or go to: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/BF3DE7C396547CB385256FF1007B556C?OpenDocument.

Refer to Sol# DE-PS26-05NT42464. (FBO 5/24/05)

22) Indigenous Leadership

Ecotrust requests nominations for the Buffett Award for Indigenous Leadership. This award, funded by the Peter and Howard Buffett families, recognizes outstanding individuals in the field of conservation and community development within the Pacific salmon territory of North America. Individuals are eligible if they are First Nation or tribal members, over 35 years of age, and work or have worked with an indigenous organization or community within the Pacific salmon territory of North America. A $25K cash award will be presented to an individual whose activities demonstrate durable qualities of leadership to improve the social, economic, political, and environmental conditions in his or her homelands. Four honorees will receive a $2.5K cash award. Responses due 9/31/05. For more info, go to: http://fconline.fdncenter.org/pnd/1976/buffett.

(Foundation Center RFP Bulletin 5/13/05)