RFP-DV-2026-009 - Greenhouse Gas Inventory

The City of New Rochelle is seeking a vendor to develop and manage a comprehensive Greenhouse Gas (GHG) tracking program. The program will measure Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across municipal and community sectors. The selected consultant will quantify emissions, align reporting with state and national standards, and present results in an accessible format to guide future climate, health, and resilience actions. The scope of work includes conducting a kickoff meeting, identifying and documenting primary data sources, confirming the tracking framework, compiling and calculating GHG emissions data, and preparing a narrative report. The contract will be for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew for four additional one-year terms. • The vendor will be responsible for updating the City's GHG inventory for a single calendar year, with the option to extend for up to five calendar years. • The vendor will provide a comprehensive GHG tracking program that measures Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. • The vendor will align reporting with state and national standards, including the Global Protocol for Community-Scale GHG Emissions (GPC) and NYS DEC guidance. • The vendor will present results in an accessible format to guide future climate, health, and resilience actions. • The vendor will provide a narrative report for each year studied, summarizing findings, data sources, assumptions, and methodologies.