Washington State Department of Commerce Dairy Digester Development RFA 2025
Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating CouncilState · Olympia, WA- Due
- Dec 10, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2025
- Duration
- 15 months
- Primary contact
- RFA Coordinator
The 30-second brief
The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering $12.8M in grants for anaerobic digester development, maintenance, and upgrades at dairies. Projects must reduce methane or effluent and require a 15% non-state match.
Application demonstrating project readiness, GHG reduction, Effluent reduction, Energy production, And 15% match.
Project readiness, GHG and effluent reduction, energy produced, cost effectiveness, secured match, secured partnerships, benefit to tribes/overburdened communities/vulnerable populations.
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Summary
The Washington State Department of Commerce is offering $12.8M in grants for anaerobic digester development, maintenance, and upgrades at dairies. Projects must reduce methane or effluent and require a 15% non-state match.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
7- Project readiness
- GHG and effluent reduction
- Energy produced
- Cost effectiveness
- Secured match
- Secured partnerships
- Benefit to tribes/overburdened communities/vulnerable populations
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
5- Application demonstrating project readiness
- GHG reduction
- Effluent reduction
- Energy production
- 15% match
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Memoranda of Understanding
- Partnership Letters
- Benefits Calculator Tool
- Site-control letter
- Submit to
- https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/f/f402b78caca24bfab45b0fc1d200d854
- Scope location
- Washington state
- Reported agency
- Washington State Department of Commerce
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 10, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://deptofcommerce.app.box.com/f/f402b78caca24bfab45b0fc1d200d854. For questions, contact RFA Coordinator.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is RFA Coordinator. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Application demonstrating project readiness, GHG reduction, Effluent reduction, Energy production, And 15% match.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project readiness, GHG and effluent reduction, energy produced, cost effectiveness, secured match, secured partnerships, benefit to tribes/overburdened communities/vulnerable populations." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council?
All active and historical solicitations from Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council are tracked and searchable. As a state agency, Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 15 months. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Memoranda of Understanding, Partnership Letters, Benefits Calculator Tool, site-control letter. Review the full document from Washington Interagency Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Washington state. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.