City of Fresno PlanetBids #12700671

Interim hydrogen refueling services and live demonstration for Fresno Area Express

The City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation, through Fresno Area Express (FAX), seeks an interim hydrogen refueling service for its six fuel-cell electric buses. - Buyer: City of Fresno, Department of Transportation; sub-agency and office: Fresno Area Express (FAX). - Request: Professional services to provide a permitted, secure hydrogen refueling site and equipment, plus ongoing site operation and equipment maintenance. FAX intends to own the equipment; the contractor is responsible for operating and maintaining it and addressing vandalism and theft. - Key performance goals: Locate fueling within 10 minutes of the bus depot; refuel buses from 20% to 100% in 10 minutes or less; and reach operational readiness within 120 days after notice to proceed. - Technical and operating requirements: Meet applicable California hydrogen fuel-quality and dispenser requirements, SAE J2719, the most recent SAE J2601, H35 rating, and NFPA 2. The solution should also consider emergency deployment, safety systems, LCFS carbon credits, and collaboration on potential grant applications. - Demonstration: Conduct a live demonstration at the proposed site using the proposed equipment and FAX fuel-cell buses or equivalent equipment approved by FAX. - Budget and term: Initial project budget is $1,280,000. The initial term is two years, with up to three additional one-year extensions by mutual written consent; the City may request temporary month-to-month continuation for up to 12 months after the term. - Acquisition and constraints: A challenge-based acquisition evaluates demonstrated capability. Construction, alteration, and demolition are not permitted. The agreement is firm fixed-price, with stated liquidated damages of $500 per day. - OEMs and vendors: No hydrogen equipment OEMs or solution vendors are identified. PlanetBids is named as the electronic submission platform.

Description

The City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) is seeking professional services for an interim hydrogen refueling solution. The procurement uses a Challenge-Based Acquisition process, evaluating proposed solutions based on demonstrated capability and the goals and criteria in the solicitation. Proposed solutions may not involve construction, alteration, or demolition. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Planet Bids by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 P.M.; the non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting is October 22, 2026.

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