Opportunity
South Pasadena Unified School District Opengov #2026-RFP-0123
Design-Build Hydrogen Fueling Station for Pasadena Transit Fleet
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
June 09, 2026
Identifier
2026-RFP-0123
NAICS
237120, 237990
This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to deliver a hydrogen fueling station for the City of Pasadena's fuel cell electric bus fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena, Public Works Department, Engineering - Project Scope: - Design, build, operate, and maintain a stand-alone hydrogen fueling station - Location: 159 S Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena, CA - Supports the city's fuel cell electric buses - Includes all phases: design, construction, operation, and maintenance - Funding and Compliance: - Partially funded by California Energy Commission and California State Transportation Agency grants - Strict adherence to federal and state environmental and safety regulations required - Emphasis on safety, technical capability, and regulatory compliance - Proposal Requirements: - Detailed technical approach - Project team qualifications - Comprehensive proforma - Estimated Project Cost: - $16,000,000 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to project timelines - Compliance with all relevant regulatory standards - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
Description
The City of Pasadena is soliciting proposals from qualified design-build contractors to design, build, operate, and maintain a stand-alone hydrogen fueling station located at 159 S Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena, CA. This project supports the city's fleet of fuel cell electric buses and is partially funded by grants from the California Energy Commission and the California State Transportation Agency. The contract includes all phases from design commencement in July 2026 to final completion by December 2028, emphasizing safety, technical capability, and compliance with federal and state regulations.