Jan. 13, 2025
As the primary government agency responsible for protecting the air in Island, Skagit, and Whatcom counties, the Northwest Clean Air Agency (NWCAA) is preparing to award $3.5 million in funding to support up to three local climate mitigation and resilience projects that offer clear, tangible, positive benefits to local communities.
The money comes from a 2023 settlement with Petrogas West LLC that resolved multiple air quality issues tied to the company’s Cherry Point facility in Whatcom County.
Exciting climate projects are already happening across Washington State, including grid integration, renewable energy and storage, low-income and community solar investments, solar installations, and resilience hubs. Through a competitive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, NWCAA aims to identify and support local projects like these or others that are highly visible and that provide measurable community benefit.
The RFP is available on NWCAA’s website starting Jan. 13, 2025, at nwcleanairwa.gov/projects/RFP. Responses are due by Feb. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time (PT).
Who Should Propose?
Individuals or organizations with relevant expertise and capabilities are invited to submit proposals that align with the outlined project goals and deliverables. Eligible applicants will bring:
- Previous experience developing and successfully implementing GHG emissions reduction or climate resilience projects.
- Previous experience developing metrics and tracking project impact over time.
- Experience with project management activities including budgeting, invoicing, coordinating with client teams, and adherence to grant reporting requirements.
The NWCAA is prioritizing support for projects that are located within Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom counties and that provide a clear, tangible, positive benefit to these communities. Proposers should clearly demonstrate their project’s ability to reduce emissions and/or build resilience to climate impacts, opportunities to provide community co-benefits—such as economic and workforce development opportunities, public health benefits, or community amenities—and how they will advance equity and environmental justice.
Key Dates
- RFP Title: Climate Mitigation and Resilience Projects
- Release Date: Jan. 13, 2025
Access the RFP here: nwcleanairwa.gov/projects/RFP - Pre-Bid Meeting: Jan. 27, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. PT on Zoom
Register for the Pre-Bid Meeting here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0OwQBB-qSWGCtFh56PvvaA. - Proposal Deadline: Feb. 21, 2025, at 5 p.m. PT
- Funding Available: $3.5 million awarded to up to three projects
- Award Date: April 18, 2025
Learn More
For more information about the RFP, eligibility requirements, submittal process, or awards, please contact the Procurement Coordinator. Questions about this opportunity will be accepted until Jan. 31, 2025, and written responses will be available by Feb. 7, 2025.
Alicia Huschka, Chief Financial Officer and Procurement Coordinator
Northwest Clean Air Agency
(360) 419-6843
The Northwest Clean Air Agency is responsible for enforcing federal, state, and local air quality regulations in Island, Skagit, and Whatcom counties. In addition to permitting and regulating industrial sources of air pollution, the agency provides services and information related to asbestos, indoor air quality, outdoor burning, woodstoves, and fireplaces. More information about the agency is available at https://nwcleanairwa.gov/.