Foam Collection Initiative
The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) are launching a program to collect Per- and Polyfluoroalky1 (PFAS) foam from Indiana fire agencies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, evidence has shown exposure to PFAS can lead to adverse health outcomes in humans.
The PFAS initiative focuses on protecting firefighter safety. The state will remove and properly dispose of PFAS material from any agency that requests it.
In 2020, the Indiana General Assembly passed House Enrolled Act 1189, prohibiting the use of firefighting foam containing PFAS for training purposes (Read relevant Indiana Code). The new collection and disposal program allows Indiana to protect Hoosier firefighters and the environment.
Minimizing exposure to Class B firefighting foam will have a big impact on the health of firefighters across Indiana. We are looking to identify a contractor to assist with this effort. The timeline for this project is as follows:
Date | Task |
1/20/22 | RFP Posted |
2/1/22 | RFP Questions due |
2/15/22 | RFP Proposals due |
4/1/22 (no later than) | Contract Awarded |
5/1/22 | Material expected to be ready for pick up by contractor |
12/31/2024 (or when work concludes) | Contract complete |
RFP Resources
- RFP Document
- Exhibits B & C
- FCI RFP Question Responses
- A link to the website which talks about the program: https://www.in.gov/dhs/fire-and-building-safety/division-of-fire-and-building-safety-overview/foam-program/ IDHS Foam Collection Initiative Page.
For questions regarding this RFP, please contact erwalker@ifa.in.gov