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Chris Demeroukas Manager, Division of Mobile Source Programs, Bureau of Air Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

ILLINOIS’ VEHICLE INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TRANSITIONING TO A NEW TESTING CONTRACTOR (Spring 2007 – Spring 2008) Presentation to: East-West Gateway Air Quality Advisory Committee May 22, 2008. Chris Demeroukas Manager, Division of Mobile Source Programs, Bureau of Air

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Chris Demeroukas Manager, Division of Mobile Source Programs, Bureau of Air Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

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  1. ILLINOIS’ VEHICLE INSPECTIONAND MAINTENANCE PROGRAMTRANSITIONING TO A NEW TESTING CONTRACTOR (Spring 2007 – Spring 2008) Presentation to: East-West Gateway Air Quality Advisory CommitteeMay 22, 2008 Chris Demeroukas Manager, Division of Mobile Source Programs, Bureau of Air Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

  2. Overview • Illinois Program: • Centralized Program - to April 30, 2008 - Contractor: Envirotest Illinois, Inc. • New Program Design/Bidding Process – 2004-2007 • New “Hybrid” Program – May 1, 2008 Onward - Main Contractor: Applus Technologies, Inc. • Implementation Issues • Q & A

  3. Illinois Program to April 30, 2008:Centralized Program – Contractor: Envirotest • Northeastern Illinois and Metro-East St. Louis Areas • Centralized, Test-Only Network • 27 Stations - 107 Lanes • Test Volume - ~2 million test per year (to Jan. 2007) - ~1.7 million tests per year (beginning Feb. 2007) • Biennial test frequency w. 4-year new car “exemption” • 1996 and Newer Passenger cars, LDT and HDV (beginning Feb. 1, 2007) • Test types: - OBD - Idle - Gas cap • Other elements: • “Free test”(i.e., no direct motorist fee) • Cost: approx. $21 per test to 2006, $13 per test for Feb. 2007- Apr. 2008 • Converted to “Registration Denial” Enforcement January 1, 2008

  4. New Illinois Program Design:Request for Proposals Development/Bidding Process - 2004 to 2007 • New Program Goals: • Optimize the program to provide CAA required emission reductions - Provide significant share of reductions necessary to reach attainment of the 8-hour NAAQS - Meet applicable performance standards • Operate at a significantly reduced cost • Operate within current funding constraints • No direct motorist fee • Develop specifications that provides opportunity for competitively bidding the project

  5. New Illinois Program Design:Request for Proposals Development/Bidding Process - 2004 to 2007 (con’t) • Bidding Specifications to Meet Goals: • Range of Possible Test Networks Increased - Minimally require a “full-service” core of testing stations • Increased Test System Automation - Automated VID access - Use of bar code scanners and other tools to minimize data entry and testing errors • Enhanced Test Quality Assurance Features - Contractor required to incorporate features to identify fraud - Video surveillance image capture for each test • Improved VID Access/Support - Web-based, include support for VIN decoding, DLC locators, Exception tables

  6. New Illinois Program Design:Request for Proposals Development/Bidding Process - 2004 to 2007 (con’t) • Bidding Specifications to Meet Goals (con’t): • Enhanced Customer Information System • Web-based • Station locations • Current wait times • Repair facility performance • Provisions for contractor support for fleet-self testing • OBD Self-service pilot program (three locations) • Simplified contractor reimbursement formula • Five-year term with allowance for two one-year extensions

  7. Illinois Program – May 1, 2008 Onward:“Hybrid” Program – Main Contractor: Applus Technologies, Inc. • Network: • Centralized Stations (17 total) - 9 Full Service - 5 OBD Only • Decentralized Stations (approx. 38 total) - Appointment-only • Other - Support for fleet testing, self-service kiosks • Technology: • Met requirements of Request For Proposals • Exceeded certain requirements: • Robust, web-based data and video transfer system (“I/M Dashboard”) • High level of fraud prevention features (vehicle “fingerprinting”, inspector iris scans prior to each test, pictures and video of each test stored, etc.). • Highly developed and configurable testing software – able to make improvements/corrections quickly • Cost/Term: • $6.95/test – per test cost does not change over the life of the contract • Savings of approx. $30 million/year as compared to centralized, IM240-based program • 5 years of testing, 2 option years (at state’s discretion)

  8. Illinois ProgramImplementation Issues • Start-Up Issues: • Network Design/Development - Centralized Stations – build or purchase? – when? - Decentralized Stations – integrating franchisees into contractor’s system / meeting state data and security requirements • Software Development - Possibly more complex than contractor anticipated - Significant data migration transition issues from prior contractor

  9. Illinois ProgramImplementation Issues (con’t) • Remaining Issues: • Database clean-up/access/software issues • Finalizing Remaining Centralized Facilities - Two left to complete – expected to be within next two weeks.

  10. Wrap-Up • Q & A • Thank You

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