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This Solicitation Is Now Closed PON 704-02: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
& MONITORING TECHNOLOGY
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) announces the availability of up to $1.25 million with up to an additional $1 million for future phases for projects that support the development, demonstration, and commercialization of innovative air pollution control and air pollution monitoring technologies in New York State. The California Air Resources Board (ARB), in cooperation with the California Energy Commission (CEC), is also interested in supporting the development and demonstration of innovative air monitoring technologies, with an additional $1 million in potential funding available (see www.arb.ca.gov/research/icat/solicit.htm). ARB and NYSERDA will be evaluating innovative air monitoring technology proposals in tandem to identify opportunities for joint development, field testing and demonstration in New York and California, as needed. All prospective proposers are encouraged to submit a pre-proposal to NYSERDA. Proposers of innovative air monitoring technologies (Category B projects) seeking co-funding from ARB MUST submit a pre-proposal to ARB. See Section II Proposal Requirements. All proposals to NYSERDA must have substantial value for New York State. Air pollution control proposals must address a critical environmental issue related to emission sources or energy systems (e.g., control of fine particles or fine particle precursors). Proposals to develop and demonstrate new air monitoring technology should address pollutants related to energy generation and use. New air monitoring technology should possess appropriate attributes, depending on application, such as automated operation, "real-time" data, accuracy across the full range of expected concentrations (indoor, outdoor, or stack), low cost, low power requirements, and portability. NYSERDA will fund demonstration sites in New York State only. NYSERDA anticipates making multiple awards of up to $250,000 per project. All proposals must be cost-shared; 50 percent cost-sharing is preferred. Provisions for recoupment of NYSERDA funding will be required for projects requesting investment in technology/product development. Please contact us at (518) 862-1090, or via e-mail, to discuss your ideas or eligibility with: Barry Liebowitz, ext. 3248, bnl@nyserda.org. Contractual questions should be directed to Diane Vogel, ext. 3299, drv@nyserda.org NOTE: The Sample Agreement (Attachment E) is part of the full solicitation package. It must be obtained from the website, www.nyserda.org/stdforms.html, or by calling Karen Whalen at (518) 862-1090, ext. 3268 to obtain a copy. Full proposals, 15 copies, must be clearly labeled and submitted to:
Program Opportunity Notice (PON) 704-02: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL & MONITORING TECHNOLOGY Table of Contents I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND INTEREST AREAS Background II. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS Pre-Proposal (due September 17, 2002) III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION Evaluation Criteria IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS Proprietary Information V. ATTACHMENTS I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND INTEREST AREAS Background - Air pollution control and air monitoring are extremely important issues in New York State and a significant concern for most energy-related systems (e.g., central power generation, transportation systems, distributed generation, and industrial process heating). Industrial/manufacturing facilities may need to meet more stringent air quality standards for worker safety and air permits. Pollution control can increase production cost and energy usage for a facility. In addition, ambient air quality associated with the release of primary pollutants (NOx, volatile organic compounds), and those created through secondary effects contribute to ozone and particulate matter which have demonstrated health effects on New Yorkers and ecosystems in New York State. There are requirements for increasingly stringent air quality standards and new regulations (e.g., control of fine particulates - PM2.5). Control of fine particulates in New York State and elsewhere in the country has received increasing attention as states struggle to develop implementation plans for complying with the new ambient air quality standard for PM2.5. Improved monitoring, sensors, process instrumentation, and pollution control technologies are needed to provide better tools to assess severity and control sources. Project Categories -The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) seeks proposals to support the development, demonstration, and commercialization of:
Market Sectors - Air pollution control and monitoring equipment for all sectors will be eligible including transportation, industrial point sources, utilities, distributed generation, backup power, and commercial/residential applications. Applications - Ambient, indoor, and stack. Pollutants/Analytes - Pollutants related to energy generation and use or resulting from industrial processes including but not limited to: nitrogen oxides (NOx); sulfur dioxide (SO2); carbon monoxide (CO); volatile organics; air toxics (such as, mercury); particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5, ultrafines); PM chemical composition; HNO3, and NH4NO3. Multi-Phase Projects - Multi-phase projects are acceptable provided that they:
New York and California Air Monitoring Collaborative - NYSERDA and the California Air Resources Board (ARB), in cooperation with the California Energy Commission (CEC), are interested in the development and demonstration of innovative ambient air monitoring technologies (projects in Category B above). In addition to the funding available under NYSERDA's PON 704, ARB has an additional $1 million of potential funding for the development and demonstration of Air Monitoring Technologies (see www.arb.ca.gov/research/icat/solicit.htm). To facilitate this collaborative, NYSERDA and ARB will coordinate the review of pre-proposals of projects for Air Monitoring (see Section II below). Proposers may choose to send full proposals to either, or both the NYSERDA and ARB, depending on the target market for the technology. There are important differences in the information required by the two organizations at the full proposal stage. These include the forms of the support provided, and in the qualifications to receive that support. Therefore, you should review the program explanations and full-proposal instructions that are available on the web pages shown above. NYSERDA and ARB will convene a Joint Technical Advisory Group to review the progress of air monitoring technology projects. II. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS Pre-Proposal (due September 17, 2002) All prospective proposers are encouraged to submit to NYSERDA a pre-proposal summarizing the goal(s), need(s), scientific/technological basis, project approach, milestones, team qualifications, market for technology and expected funding needs for the project. Pre-proposals should not exceed 3 pages and should be prepared using the Pre-Proposal Application form attached hereto. All Pre-Proposal Applications should be faxed (518.862.1091) or e-mailed (bnl@nyserda.org) to Barry Liebowitz of NYSERDA by September 17, 2002. Proposers of innovative air monitoring technologies (Category B) seeking co-funding from ARB projects MUST submit a pre-proposal to ARB (see www.arb.ca.gov/research/icat/solicit.htm). Pre-Proposal Applications for Category B proposals must also be faxed (916.322.4357) or e-mailed to (rvincent@arb.gov) to Richard Vincent by September 17, 2002. The purpose of this pre-proposal review is to provide feedback on a project concept and to help coordinate potential NYSERDA/ARB sponsorship of Category B innovative air monitoring technologies proposals prior to submission of full proposals. ARB will use the pre-proposal as a screening tool. Full Proposals for PON 704 (Due November 7, 2002) must contain the following elements: Proposers must submit fifteen (15) copies of their proposal and one (1) electronic copy on diskette. Each copy must have a completed and signed Proposal Cover and Checklist attached to the front. Costly bindings or other presentation material should not be used - a staple in the upper left corner is preferred. A digital version of the Proposal Cover and Checklist can be downloaded from www.nyserda.org (Click on "Funding Opportunities," "Current Opportunities," "PON704-02," proposal checklist "doc" or "wpd."). Proposals must be in the following format: A. Project Summary - Identify the need, problem, or business opportunity. What are the project objectives? What is the significance of the proposed project to meeting current or anticipated pollution control requirements of the facility and to New York State? What is the significance of the project with respect to meeting current and/or anticipated air monitoring and pollution control needs for example from health effect monitoring or pollution or process control perspective? What is the expected outcome of the project? B. Technology Innovation and Feasibility -
C. Market Potential - Describe the potential market for the technology, (i.e., end-use sectors, applications, and numbers nationally and in New York State) where the technology would be applicable. Identify possible market barriers and competing technologies. Identify specific regulatory drivers. D. Economic Feasibility - Provide the rationale used to determine the potential economic feasibility of the technology in its intended application(s). What assumptions were used? Specifically identify the measurable targets you will use in the project to confirm economic success (i.e., how will you know that the technology is cost-effective?). E. Environmental, Energy, and Economic Benefits - Describe and estimate the potential environmental, energy, and economic benefits in New York State of the proposed technology relative to competing technologies. Discuss how these benefits will be measured and verified during the project. Possible benefits might include, but are not limited to:
F. Scope of Work (SOW) - Prepare a SOW consistent with the
proposed project and objectives discussed above. The SOW must be broken
down into individual tasks. Each task must describe (in three or four
sentences) the work to be accomplished and answer questions such as
"What will be done?", "How will the work be accomplished?",
"Where will the work be performed and by whom?", and "What
are the deliverables?" Typical task titles may include, but are not limited to, the following:
feasibility assessment; market assessment; design; design and fabricate
components; develop research and test plans; design controls and software;
design and assemble prototypes; bench and controlled-environment tests;
installation; field demonstration; testing and sampling; data analysis;
technology transfer (press events at demonstration sites, visitor
events, and articles in technical journals/trade publications/newsletters);
site election; promotional literature; marketing/outreach; project
management (including project meetings involving NYSERDA); and reporting
(monthly progress reports and a 30-page maximum Final Report. G. Schedule - Prepare a master schedule showing starting and completion times for each task (item), in terms of weeks or months after project initiation. Include major milestones, tests, demonstrations, reports, and other deliverables, as well as meetings. If the proposal is a multi-phase proposal, include an approximate schedule for subsequent phases. H. Proposer Qualifications - Prepare a list of team members, including the project manager, any subcontractors, other participants and cofunders involved in the project. Explain their roles and responsibilities. Identify the project manager responsible for communicating with NYSERDA and explain how coordination with all project participants will be accomplished. Describe qualifications and list the most relevant related projects that have been undertaken and successfully completed by the proposer or subcontractors. [For each project, provide a brief project summary and the name and phone number of a client contact.] Identify any special facility, equipment or capability possessed by the project participants that is relevant to the project. I. Cost-Sharing Summary - Fifty percent cost-sharing is preferred. Cost sharing can be from the proposer, other team members, and other government or private sources. Contributions of direct labor (for which the laborer is paid as an employee) and purchased materials may be considered "cash" contributions. Unpaid labor, indirect labor, labor by employees of government or professional organizations, use of pre-existing equipment or facilities, or other general overhead are typically considered "in-kind" contributions. Show the cost-sharing plan in the following format:
For Category B Projects - Air Monitoring - please indicate whether the proposal is also being submitted to ARB for cofunding. J. Budget - Complete the attached Contract Pricing Proposal Form showing the total project cost including cost sharing (cash and in-kind). This form can be downloaded at www.nyserda.org/stdforms.html K. Recoupment - NYSERDA requires recoupment provisions for projects that develop a manufacturer's or licensee's product and use $50,000 or more of NYSERDA funds. Contract terms require a royalty or other payment to NYSERDA from the technology manufacturer based on future sales of the technology. For these product development projects, NYSERDA's standard royalty is 1.5% of gross product sales if the product is made in New York and 5% of gross sales if made outside the State. The proposal should include a statement addressing the applicability of recoupment. L. Project Metrics - The proposal must include an offer from the proposer to provide NYSERDA with annual reports on items such as numbers product/process sold, energy savings, pollution reductions for a period of five years after project completion for any full-scale technology installed under this program, or within five years after project completion. M. Letters of Commitment or Support - Include letters of commitment, signed by a person authorized to contractually obligate the organization, for all major participating organizations and cofunders. III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION Proposals that meet all Proposal Requirements will be reviewed for technical merit and project cost/benefit by a Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP). The TEP will rank the proposals using the Evaluation Criteria below. EVALUATION CRITERIA Technology, Innovation, and Feasibility - Is the technology innovative? Are the underlying principles sound? Have fundamental principles been demonstrated? What are the technology's attributes and are these significantly better than existing technologies? Is the proposed concept practical, and technically feasible? What are the technical risks? What is the likelihood further development, testing or demonstration will lead to improving the technology's commercial acceptance? Benefits - What is the economic feasibility? What is the market potential? Does the proposal include an effective strategy to ensure the future use, replication or commercialization of the project results? How significant is the potential environmental, energy and economic benefits to New York State? Scope of Work, Deliverables, and Qualifications - Is the approach, as outlined in the scope of work, likely to meet the proposal's goals and objectives? Are deliverables clearly identified and described? Do the project participants have the necessary qualifications, experience, resources and facilities? Cost, Schedule and Cost Sharing - Is the budget as a whole and in part reasonable? Is the overall cost reasonable when measured against the project goal and scope of work? Is the overall cost justified by the expected benefits? Is the schedule sound? Does the level, type and source of cost sharing indicate a sufficient commitment to the project by the proposer and proposing team? Is the requested NYSERDA contribution appropriate, when compared to the other cofunder's contributions, in light of the project's risks and benefits? OTHER CONSIDERATIONS Proposals will be reviewed to determine if they meet NYSERDA's overall objectives, including: risk vs. reward relationships, potential for complementing or duplicating similar ongoing or completed projects, the general distribution of NYSERDA projects among organizations, and the distribution of projects within New York State. IV. GENERAL CONDITIONS Proprietary Information - Careful consideration should be given before confidential information is submitted to NYSERDA as part of your proposal. Review should include whether such information is critical for evaluating a proposal, and whether general, non-confidential information, may be adequate for review purposes. The NYS Freedom of Information Law, Public Officers law, Article 6, provides for public access to information NYSERDA possesses. Public Officers Law, Section 87(d)(2) provides for exceptions to disclosure for records or portions thereof that "are trade secrets or are submitted to an agency by a commercial enterprise or derived from information obtained from a commercial enterprise and which if disclosed would cause substantial injury to the competitive position of the subject enterprise." Information submitted to NYSERDA that the proposer wishes to have treated as proprietary, and confidential trade secret information, should be identified and labeled "Confidential" or "Proprietary" on each page at the time of disclosure. This information should be accompanied by a written request to except it from disclosure, including a written statement of the reasons why the information should be excepted. See Public Officers Law, Section 89(5) and the procedures set forth in 21 NYCRR Part 501. Omnibus Procurement Act of 1992 - It is the policy of New York State to maximize opportunities for the participation of New York State business enterprises, including minority- and women-owned business enterprises, as bidders, subcontractors, and suppliers on its procurement Agreements. Information on the availability of New York subcontractors and suppliers is available from: Empire State Development A directory of certified minority- and women-owned business enterprises is available from: Empire State Development Contract Award - NYSERDA anticipates making multiple awards under this solicitation. It may award contracts based on initial applications without discussion, or following limited discussion or negotiations. Each offer should be submitted using the most favorable cost and technical terms. NYSERDA may request additional data or material to support applications. NYSERDA will use the Sample Agreement to contract successful proposals. Limitation - This solicitation does not commit NYSERDA to award a contract, pay any costs incurred in preparing a proposal, or to procure or contract for services or supplies. NYSERDA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals received, to negotiate with all qualified sources, or to cancel in part or in its entirety the solicitation when it is in NYSERDA's best interest. Disclosure Requirement - The proposer shall disclose any indictment for any alleged felony, or any conviction for a felony within the past five years, under the laws of the United States or any state or territory of the United States, and shall describe circumstances for each. When a proposer is an association, partnership, corporation, or other organization, this disclosure requirement includes the organization and its officers, partners, and directors or members of any similarly governing body. If an indictment or conviction should come to the attention of NYSERDA after the award of a contract, NYSERDA may exercise its stop-work right pending further investigation, or terminate the agreement; the contractor may be subject to penalties for violation of any law which may apply in the particular circumstances. Proposers must also disclose if they have ever been debarred or suspended by any agency of the U.S. Government or the New York State Department of Labor. V. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A - Pre-proposal Application Form, Air Pollution Control
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