Analysis of Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel Feedstocks

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking a vendor to provide services for the analysis of biodiesel and renewable diesel feedstocks. The purpose of this RFP is to solicit proposals from vendors for services that will provide CARB information and data on biodiesel (BD) and renewable diesel (RD) feedstock sources. The selected vendor will utilize existing laboratory practices and other analytical or process-based methods to analyze BD and RD feedstocks or finished diesel fuels and identify the existence of virgin oils. The scope of work includes ten tasks, including test method and protocol documentation, analytical method, sample method protocol, reference sample collection, and comingled feedstock analysis. The contract is expected to last 26 months, and the maximum budget is $800,000. • The vendor will be responsible for developing a standard testing method and protocol for identifying and measuring chemical or physical characteristics of used cooking oil (UCO) that can be validated in feedstock samples. • The vendor will analyze comingled feedstock samples using the analytical method developed to accurately determine feedstock composition. • The vendor will provide updates to testing methods, protocols, and analysis, and will conduct training and knowledge transfer sessions for CARB. • The vendor will review supply chain/chain of custody best practices and conduct ongoing supply chain analysis and mapping to identify potential areas of vulnerability in the feedstock supply chain.