Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund Project for Phase 5

The State of Delaware’s DNREC is seeking vendors to provide equipment, materials, and labor to implement eligible NOx‑reduction mitigation actions funded by the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund Phase 5. The vendor must supply, install, or retrofit heavy‑duty trucks, buses, locomotives, marine vessels, airport ground‑support equipment, or high‑capacity forklifts, then report usage and emissions data, and destroy the replaced engines/vehicles. Funding is reimbursement‑only, with the Trust covering 25‑60 % of eligible costs depending on technology, and the sponsor covering the remainder. The contract runs for one year (potential 3‑month extension) and requires monthly and quarterly reporting, insurance, licensing, and compliance documentation. • Eligible actions include repowering or replacing Class 8 trucks, Class 4‑8 buses, freight switchers, ferries/tugs, shore‑power systems, airport ground‑support gear, and large forklifts. • Cost‑share varies by technology (e.g., 60 % VW share for all‑electric repower, 25 % for diesel vehicle replacement). • Proposals are due 30 Apr 2026 4 PM; questions must be submitted by 18 Mar 2026; award anticipated July‑August 2026. • Vendor must be registered in the Delaware Supplier Portal, provide required insurance, a Delaware business license, and submit both a sealed paper copy and electronic copy on USB.