First Name | Ryan |
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Last Name | Lamberg |
Email Address | ryan@communityfuels.com |
Affiliation | Community Fuels |
Subject | Funding of multiple small-scale biodiesel facilities |
Comment | We congratulate the Air Resources Board for the successful review and funding of multiple small-scale biodiesel facilities. The final selection criterion appears to vary slightly from the original Request for Proposal (RFP), specifically in the area of “Choice of Feedstock”. In the original RFP, there are no points allocated for the choice of feedstock, yet the evaluation and scoring section of the final document states: "Complete applications showing a projected operational date of December 31, 2008 were evaluated based on total project cost, proof of match funding, experience and qualification of principals, application of commercially proven technology, selection of feedstock, production volume, demonstration of project viability, and the ability to go on stream and obtain rated production within the desired timeline. The scoring also took into account the small business status of applicants." Had we known that the awards would be influenced on the selection of feedstock, especially that of recycled materials as appears to be the case from the awardees, we would have described our plan to incorporate recycled materials and alternate feedstock after our initial optimization period. While our priority is to obtain regionally appropriate feedstocks to the greatest extent possible, we did not include material on this topic since it was not part of the scoring criteria and concise responses were encouraged. Also, we would like to understand the process that applies if a project does not meet the on-going requirements under this RFP. If a funded project does not come to fruition or does not meet the required milestones, will the funds be available for other projects listed as “Next Most Qualified for Funding”? If funds become available, what are the specific protocols to fund these additional “Next Most Qualified” projects? Thank you for your consideration of these points. Again, we congratulate you on your efforts to build a cleaner and more energy independent state. Sincerely, Ryan Lamberg Vice President and Communications Director Community Fuels www.communityfuels.com |
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Date and Time Comment Was Submitted | 2007-05-22 18:15:30 |
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