The City of Worcester solicited and awarded a contract to develop a comprehensive greenhouse‑gas emissions inventory covering calendar years 2020‑2023, building on the city’s 2019 inventory methodology. The vendor must compile municipal energy and emissions data, perform QA/QC, deliver an Excel‑based inventory template, a final report, and a PowerPoint presentation for a public advisory committee. The work is expected to be completed within roughly 12 weeks after contract execution, with the contract awarded on a low‑price, full‑open‑competition basis. The awarded vendor, Blue Strike Environmental, was selected at a lump‑sum price of $79,445.
• Scope: Data collection, emissions calculations (Scopes 1, 2, 3), QA/QC documentation, template creation, final report and presentation.
• Timeline: Bids due November 29 2023; project start early 2024; completion within 12 weeks.
• Funding: Lump‑sum amount $79,445 (award amount disclosed).
• Requirements: Vendor must provide three recent municipal GHG inventory examples (mid‑size ≥175 k pop) and meet standard municipal insurance and certification clauses.