RFP 23MLD008 Zero Emission Equipment Roadshow

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit competitive proposals from experienced and qualified contractors to provide zero-emission lawn and garden equipment demonstrations to landscaping organizations (Organizations) using the Zero-Emission Equipment Roadshow (Roadshow) and to increase Organizations¿ awareness of both the vast amount of available commercial-grade zero-emission lawn and garden equipment and the feasibility of a complete transition to zero-emission lawn and garden equipment by an Organization. The Contractor shall use the zero-emission lawn and garden equipment contained in the Roadshow to demonstrate the feasibility of zero- emission alternatives to internal-combustion-engine-powered equipment in commercial applications. Additionally, the Contractor shall gather feedback from each Organization that the Roadshow visits to help understand the current opinions that landscapers have regarding the zero-emission equipment that is in the Roadshow. The data collected will inform CARB regulation and incentive program development and implementation.