California Air Resources Board

Buyer is seeking information on methods to improve the administration of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The focus is on identifying laboratory or analytical methods to routinely analyze biofuel feedstocks or finished biofuels for the presence of virgin oils. Buyer aims to enhance data access and improve feedstock tracking and verification processes. This RFI is for information gathering purposes to determine current market offerings and estimate potential costs.

• 10/31/2024 - Intent to Respond Due
• 11/6/2024 - Last Day to Submit Questions
• 11/13/2024 - Release of Answers and/or Addenda
• 11/25/2024 - Proposal Due Date

• Identify methods to distinguish feedstock composition in biodiesel and renewable diesel
• Develop techniques to differentiate between used and virgin cooking oils in finished fuels
• Create methods for analyzing feedstock batches to determine composition
• Design process for collecting test samples at biodiesel and renewable diesel refineries
• Establish data sources and records for feedstock tracking and verification
• Determine accuracy of proposed methods/solutions for feedstock identification
• Estimate initial time, personnel, and financial resources needed for proposed solutions
• Outline ongoing maintenance requirements for potential feedstock tracking methods
• Suggest strategies to improve administration of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard
• Propose solutions to enhance data access for State staff and third-party verification bodies