OCSS has received funding from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) for reducing diesel emissions pollution in southwest Missouri. Funding for these projects originates from the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the authority of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.
OCSS conducted lottery drawings of all eligible applications under three categories: Early Vehicle Replacement, Public Fleet Retrofits/Repowers, and Private Fleet Retrofits/Repowers in early January 2012. The following is a list of the funded projects complete with contact information. We encourage any and all qualified vendors to submit bids on these projects.
| Equipment | Quantity | Organization | Contact Person | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus | 1 | Lockwood R-1 School District | Bill Rogers | 417.232.4513 |
| Equipment | Quantity | Organization | Contact Person | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Power Units | 2 | Convoy of Hope | Krista Adams | 417.823.8998 |
| Fuel Operated Heaters | 8 | Neosho R-5 School District | Jacque Faulkner | 417.451.8699 |
| Fuel Operated Heater | 1 | Ozark R-6 School District | Donna Moulder | 417.582.4736 |
| Alternative Power Unit | 1 | Reasoner's Equipment, LLC | Charles Reasoner | 417.825.1140 |