Consent-Community Services # 9.
Board of Supervisors
Integrated Waste Management
- Meeting Date:
- 06/06/2023
- Brief Title
- Agreement with Loci Controls, Inc. for Landfill Gas Collection Control System
From:
Leslie Lindbo, Director, Department of Community Services
Staff Contact:
Jeff Kieffer, Principal Civil Engineer, Department of Community Services, x8855
Supervisorial District Impact:
District 3
Subject
Approve agreement with Loci Controls Inc. (LoCI) for monitoring and measuring methane from the Yolo County Central Landfill gas collection system. (No general fund impact) (Lindbo/Kieffer)
Recommended Action
- Approve agreement with LoCI for monitoring and measuring methane from the Yolo County Central Landfill gas collection system; and
- Authorize the Chair of the Board to sign the agreement.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Sustainable Environment |
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
On November 22, 2022, the County released a Request For Proposals (RFP) for monitoring and measuring methane and other gases at the Yolo County Central Landfill with the intention of finding a company that would be willing to partner with the County to increase methane capture to further reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions, and apply for the 45Q tax credit for carbon sequestration. Since 2008 the U.S. Internal Revenue Code has provided a tax credit to incentivize carbon capture, utilization, and storage. In 2022 this tax credit, commonly called the 45Q tax credit, was expanded and extended with the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, which helped facilitate this mutually beneficial partnership.
The County received one proposal in response to the RFP. The proposal received was from LoCI, a company that uses patented technology to increase methane capture and reduce emissions from landfills. Founded in 2013, LoCI’s equipment strives to optimize gas collection through automation, using algorithms to continuously adjust the gas well-heads instead of the more standard manual adjustments. LoCI is in the process of being able to apply for the 45Q tax credit, and has submitted a Life Cycle Assessment to the US Department of Energy for review and approval. This process is estimated to take at least 3-6 months.
This project will not cost any money to the County. Upon receipt of required insurance and bonds, the County will grant a license to LoCI to install their equipment free of charge and LoCI will have the opportunity to apply for the tax credit using methane captured at the Yolo County Central Landfill. In exchange, if LoCI obtains any credits, the County will receive 20% of the net realized value.
The goal of this project is to test-run new technology that could help increase carbon sequestration from the landfill, furthering the County’s sustainable environment goal. There are no current plans for this agreement and project to replace the monthly calibrated compliance monitoring that landfill staff and other vendors perform each month.
The County received one proposal in response to the RFP. The proposal received was from LoCI, a company that uses patented technology to increase methane capture and reduce emissions from landfills. Founded in 2013, LoCI’s equipment strives to optimize gas collection through automation, using algorithms to continuously adjust the gas well-heads instead of the more standard manual adjustments. LoCI is in the process of being able to apply for the 45Q tax credit, and has submitted a Life Cycle Assessment to the US Department of Energy for review and approval. This process is estimated to take at least 3-6 months.
This project will not cost any money to the County. Upon receipt of required insurance and bonds, the County will grant a license to LoCI to install their equipment free of charge and LoCI will have the opportunity to apply for the tax credit using methane captured at the Yolo County Central Landfill. In exchange, if LoCI obtains any credits, the County will receive 20% of the net realized value.
The goal of this project is to test-run new technology that could help increase carbon sequestration from the landfill, furthering the County’s sustainable environment goal. There are no current plans for this agreement and project to replace the monthly calibrated compliance monitoring that landfill staff and other vendors perform each month.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
County Counsel approved this agreement as to form.
Competitive Bid Process/Vendor Performance
Request for Proposals (RFP) Service Requested:Monitoring and Measuring Methane and other Gases
Evaluation Criteria Included in RFP
Evaluation Criteria Included in RFP
- Revenue Share/Cost Proposal (25%)
- Qualifications and Experience (25%)
- Demonstrated Competence/Responsibility (10%)
- Understanding of Project and Location (10%)
- Approach to Project and Project Schedule (20%)
- Customer References (10%)
Bids Received
| Bidder | Bid |
| Loci Controls, Inc. | 20% of net realized value of tax credit |
Fiscal Impact
Potential fiscal impact (see notes in explanation section below)
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
Further explanation as needed:
County could potentially receive revenue from this agreement if Loci is able to capture more carbon than the Landfill's current baseline. If they do, and apply for 45Q tax credit, County would receive 20% of the net realized value of credit.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Marissa Juhler | Marissa Juhler | 05/25/2023 02:16 PM |
| Financial Services | KauXue Thao | 05/25/2023 03:22 PM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 05/25/2023 03:30 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Constance Robledo
- Started On:
- 05/15/2023 09:16 AM
- Final Approval Date:
- 05/25/2023