Pasadena Opengov #232604

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

The City of Pasadena Public Works Department, Engineering is seeking proposals for a design-build contractor to deliver a new hydrogen fueling station to support its zero-emission bus fleet. - Government Buyer: - City of Pasadena Public Works Department, Engineering - Project Scope: - Design, build, operate, and maintain a stand-alone hydrogen fueling station - Station will use delivered liquid hydrogen (LH2) as the primary storage medium - Supports planned fleet of fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) - Includes design, construction, commissioning, operations, and maintenance - Products/Equipment Requested: - Hydrogen fueling system equipment (to be itemized by proposer) - LH2 offload pump - Third LH2 product pump - Boil-off gas (BOG) recovery system - Spare parts for the station - Services Requested: - Design-build services for the station - Operations and maintenance (3-year term) - Commissioning and acceptance testing - Training for station operation and maintenance - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Single-phased delivery process and stipulated sum contract - Compliance with California Energy Commission and TIRCP grant requirements - Adherence to federal regulations (2 CFR 200), GAAP, audit, record retention, and reporting - Emphasis on proposer’s project experience, technical approach, financial strength, and safety record - Sustainability and community benefit standards must be met - Station location: 159 S Kinneloa Ave, Pasadena, CA - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to highly qualified and experienced design-build firms - Estimated contract value: $16,000,000

Description

The City of Pasadena is seeking a qualified design-build contractor to design, build, operate, and maintain a stand-alone hydrogen fueling station supporting the city's hydrogen fleet of fuel cell electric buses. The project involves designing a station that uses delivered liquid hydrogen (LH2) as primary storage. The scope includes design, construction, operation, and maintenance with a focus on project experience, team composition, approach, financial strength, and safety. The project is funded in part by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program and other sources, with a timeline aiming for completion by September 2028.

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