Request for Proposals Renewable Natural Gas Buyer/Broker

The City of Iowa City is seeking a Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) buyer/broker to provide services related to the sale of RNG produced at the Iowa City Wastewater Treatment Facility. The selected firm will be responsible for capturing the economic value of the RNG as an energy commodity, capturing the economic value of environmental attributes associated with the production/consumption of RNG, and ensuring compliance with regulatory or voluntary market requirements. The scope of services includes facility registration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), RIN creation and management, LCFS credit creation and management, voluntary market participation, marketing, sales, and payments. The City is looking for a firm with at least three years of experience in the transportation of RNG to end users and three years of experience with RIN or other environmental attribute markets. Some key aspects of the project include: • The City's WWTF produces between 200,000 and 250,000 cubic feet per day of biogas, which will be upgraded to pipeline quality RNG. • The City has entered into a Renewable Gas Transportation Service Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company (MEC). • The selected firm will be required to enter into a written contract with the City for a period of at least 2 years, with a preferred term of 5 years. • The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and proceed with another selection process if no submissions meet the minimum qualifications.