Opportunity

Pasadena Opengov #2026-RFP-0123

Design-Build Hydrogen Fueling Station for Pasadena Zero Emission Bus Program

Posted

April 08, 2026

Respond By

June 09, 2026

Identifier

2026-RFP-0123

NAICS

237120, 237990

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to design, build, operate, and maintain a hydrogen fueling station for the City of Pasadena's Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) program. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena (local government) - Products and Services Requested: - Design, construction, operation, and maintenance of a stand-alone hydrogen fueling station - Lump sum procurement for the complete station - Includes testing, safety training, and a 3-year maintenance period - Project Details: - Supports fuel cell electric buses as part of the City's ZEB rollout plan - Project location: 159 S Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena, CA - Estimated project cost: $16,000,000 - Project is partially funded by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, TIRCP grants, and other state and federal sources - Compliance with state and federal regulations is required - Proposals must demonstrate relevant experience, technical approach, financial capacity, and regulatory compliance - Timeline is critical, with substantial completion required by the specified date - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Must provide a turnkey solution including design, build, operate, and maintain services - Safety training and regulatory compliance are emphasized - Funding sources require adherence to specific grant and regulatory requirements

Description

The City of Pasadena is soliciting a qualified design-build contractor 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 Zero Emission Bus rollout plan, focusing on fuel cell electric buses using hydrogen. The contract includes design, construction, testing, safety training, and a 3-year maintenance period, with a critical timeline requiring substantial completion by September 2028. Funding is partially provided by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, TIRCP grants, and other state and federal sources.

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