REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR
TITLE V AIR PERMIT COMPLIANCE
Solicitation # 2026-SWB-10
Proposal Due Date: June 3, 2026
Proposal Due Time: 11:00 AM CST
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
Request for Proposal
Professional and Technical Assistance for Title V Air Permit Compliance
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) from
an experienced, qualified environmental consultants/contractor with specialized experience in the Clean
Air Act, (CAA), Title 33 Part III and Title V Part 70 Operating Permits, specifically Title V Part 70
Operating Permit No. 2140-00128-V5 (LDEQ Document No. 11285150) for the SWBNO Power Plant.
RFP will be available May 13, 2026, for download at the following websites:
SWBNO: https://www2.swbno.org/business_bidspecifications.asp
LAPAC: https://wwwcfprd.doa.louisiana.gov/OSP/LaPAC/dspBid.cfm?search=department&term=181
A pre-bid conference for this RFP will be held on May 20, 2026, at 11:30 am CDT at the
SWBNO Administration Building, 625 St. Joseph St. – Executive Boardroom, New Orleans, LA 70165
or if you are unable to attend this in-person meeting, you can also join via teleconference call:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/298957898752231?p=fB4RyMhUGFOOmmsHBX
Meeting ID: 298 957 898 752 231
Passcode: VQ3mF7He
Dial in by phone
+1 504-224-8698,,445923208# United States, New Orleans
Phone conference ID: 445 923 208#
At this meeting, staff will discuss the scope of work, proposal requirements and respond to questions
from the attendees.
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on May 21, 2026, no later
than 5:00 pm CDT via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on
or before May 27, 2026.
Proposals will be received by the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Procurement Department
by June 3, 2026, at 11:00 am CDT. For submission instructions, see proposal documents.
LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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Table of Contents
PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ...................................................................... 5
1.1 Request for Proposals ......................................................................................................5
1.2 Proposal Preparation.......................................................................................................5
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information: ...............................................5
1.4 Questions and Answers....................................................................................................5
1.5 Submission of Proposals ..................................................................................................5
1.6 Changes, Addendum, or Withdrawal of Proposals ......................................................6
1.7 Prohibition of Communication .......................................................................................7
1.8 Ownership.........................................................................................................................7
1.9 Effect .................................................................................................................................7
1.10 Errors or Omissions.........................................................................................................7
1.11 Cost of Preparation..........................................................................................................7
1.12 RFP Schedule Summary..................................................................................................7
1.13 Bid Protest Procedures ....................................................................................................8
1.14 Public Records Request ...................................................................................................8
PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 9
2.1 Overview of the SWBNO...................................................................................................9
2.2 Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................9
2.3 Contract Terms and Compensation ...............................................................................10
2.4 Payment ............................................................................................................................10
2.5 Information.......................................................................................................................11
2.6 Non-Collusion Statement.................................................................................................11
2.7 Non-Solicitation Statement .............................................................................................11
2.8 Convicted Felon Statement .............................................................................................11
2.9 Insurance Requirements .................................................................................................11
2.10 Right to Audit ...................................................................................................................13
2.11 Confidential Information ................................................................................................13
2.12 Confidentiality Statement ...............................................................................................13
2.13 Subcontractor ...................................................................................................................14
2.14 Escalation Clause……………………………………………………………………….13
PART III. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND SELECTION ............................................... 15
3.1 Selection Committee ........................................................................................................15
3.2 Technical Evaluation .......................................................................................................15
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3.3 Price Evaluation ...............................................................................................................16
3.4 Shortlist .............................................................................................................................16
3.5 Best and Final Offer (BAFO)..........................................................................................16
3.6 Notification .......................................................................................................................16
PART IV. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.................................................. 17
4.1 TITLE PAGE ...................................................................................................................17
4.2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................................................................17
4.3 PROPOSER BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE ..................................................17
4.4 PROPOSER METHODOLOGY/APPROACH ............................................................18
4.5 PROPOSER STAFF QUALIFICATIONS....................................................................19
4.6 ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS PARTICIPATION...........................19
4.7 PROPOSER COST PROPOSAL ...................................................................................20
ATTACHMENT ......................................................................................................................... 21
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PART I. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
1.1 Request for Proposals
The Sewerage & Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO, Board) is committed to environmental compliance of
the Clean Air Act, (CAA), Title 33 Part III and Title V Part 70 Operating Permits, specifically Title V Part 70
Operating Permit No. 2140-00128-V5, current permit, (LDEQ Document No. 11285150) for the SWBNO Power
Plant. A list of tasks is found in the scope of work, Section 2.2. The successful proposer should demonstrate
specialized experience in Title V permitting process, compliance with specific conditions found in Title V Permit.
1.2 Proposal Preparation
Proposals submitted for consideration should follow the format and order of presentation provided in Part IV -
Proposal Submission Requirements.
1.3 Point of Contact/ Inquiries/ Requests for Information:
All correspondence and other communications regarding this RFP shall be directed to Prentice Mackyeon,
Purchasing Agent, Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans, 625 St. Joseph Street, Room 133, New Orleans,
Louisiana 70165, 504-585-2368, pmackyeon@swbno.org.
Inquiries and/or Requests for Information are due to the Board’s Procurement Department via email to
pmackyeon@swbno.org no later than timeline stated in the Anticipated Proposal Timetable. Any request
received after that time may not be reviewed for inclusion in this RFP. The request shall contain the requester’s
name, address, and telephone number.
The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum
to the RFP, posted on Board’s website, and issued prior to the RFP’s Delivery Deadline. The Respondents shall
not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda
issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued
will prevail.
1.4 Questions and Answers
Inquiries and/or Requests for Clarification are due to Prentice Mackyeon, on May 21, 2026, no later than
5:00 pm CDT via in writing or email to pmackyeon@swbno.org. All responses will be posted on or before
May 27, 2026. Do not contact other SWBNO program personnel with questions regarding this RFP.
The Procurement Department will issue a response to any inquiry if it deems it necessary, by written addendum
to the RFP, posted on SWBNO’s website, and issued prior to the RFP’s Delivery Deadline. The Proposers shall
not rely on any representation, statement or explanation other than those made in this RFP or in any addenda
issued. Where there appears to be a conflict between this RFP and any addendum issued, the last addendum issued
will prevail.
1.5 Submission of Proposals
Proposers who are interested in providing services requested under this RFP can submit a proposal via email.
Submitting a response:
Electronic Submission:
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.