Regulatory and DERA Program Support

The Alaska Energy Authority issued a competitive solicitation (RFP 23026) for professional services to support its Regulatory and Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program. The awardee, Gray Stassel Engineering Inc., will provide research, analysis, regulatory interpretation, emissions calculations, cost estimating, and reporting related to diesel generator sets (new, used, remanufactured) in Alaska’s rural power systems. Work includes on‑call interpretation of EPA and Alaska DEC regulations, preparation of annual DERA waiver requests, and monthly progress and cost reports. The base performance period runs from December 1 2022 to December 31 2024, with optional extensions extending the term up to five years. Compensation is based on hourly billing rates for five defined functional roles, with a maximum contract ceiling of $500 k.