UP-Zero Emissions Fleet Plan

The Pennsylvania State University issued an open RFP (Project No. 00‑09335.00) to develop a comprehensive Zero Emissions Fleet Plan for its University Park campus, focusing on passenger and light‑duty vehicles. After the solicitation period, the university appointed Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors as the sole consultant to deliver the study, which includes fleet assessment, stakeholder engagement, infrastructure planning, financial analysis, and a roadmap to achieve a zero‑emission fleet by 2035. The work is to be performed primarily virtually with one onsite visit, and all deliverables (preliminary and final reports, presentations, and progress updates) must be uploaded to Penn State’s eBuilder system. • Scope: fleet data analysis, stakeholder interviews, technology/alternative‑fuel research, recommendations, acquisition schedule, charging‑infrastructure design, KPI development, and cost‑benefit analysis. • Schedule: Notice to Proceed – April 1 2024; Preliminary Report – July 1 2024; Final Report – August 5 2024. • Budget: The Q&A document cites an anticipated study budget of $80,000, with vendors required to propose not‑to‑exceed amounts and hourly rates.