The Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) sought expert consulting to interpret and advise on EPA and Alaska DEC air‑quality regulations affecting diesel generator sets used in rural Alaska. The contractor must provide regulatory analysis, permitting assistance, and a decision‑support flowchart covering New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), RICE‑NESHAP, and related EPA rules, as well as recommendations for future regulatory relief. The work spans a twelve‑month performance period (Dec 2015‑Dec 2016) with the possibility of two one‑year extensions. The award was made to Gray Stassel Engineering for a contract valued within the $50‑$200 k range.
• Scope: EPA/DEC regulatory analysis, permitting guidance, technical reports, and flowchart tool for diesel gensets (50 kW‑1.5 MW).
• Timeline: Proposals due 12 Nov 2015; award 20 Dec 2015; performance Dec 2015‑Dec 2016.
• Budget: Estimated contract amount between $50,000 and $200,000, with a fixed‑price or cost‑reimbursement structure.