Air Quality Forecasting

The State of Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is seeking a qualified vendor to provide daily air‑quality forecasting services (O₃ and optional PM₂.5) and related verification reporting for a three‑year contract period. The work includes delivering day‑ahead and two‑day extended AQI forecasts via the EPA AirNow‑Tech portal, coordinating air‑quality alerts with the National Weather Service, producing annual verification reports, and submitting monthly and quarterly usage and subcontractor diversity reports. Vendors must submit a detailed technical proposal, pricing tables for three optional service packages, and all mandatory forms and certifications by the deadline. • Daily O₃ (and optional PM₂.5) forecasts for the state, with delivery by ~13:00 EDT each day. • Coordination of air‑quality alerts (Code Orange or worse) with the NWS. • Annual verification and methodology reports, plus regular monthly/quarterly usage and subcontractor reports. • Three optional service options (O₃ only; O₃ + PM₂.5 seasonal; O₃ + PM₂.5 year‑round) with separate pricing. • Mandatory insurance, licensing, non‑collusion, and confidentiality compliance; all work performed within the United States.