REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: ORIE RUBALCAVA, Projects Administrator
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
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Actions pertaining to Requirements Contract for off-site hydrogen fuel:
1. ***RESOLUTION - Authorizing a sole source Requirements Contract with H2B2 USA LLC., for the purchase of Hydrogen Fuel without Advertised Competitive Bidding (Subject to Mayor's Veto).
2. Approve a three-year Sole Source Requirements Contract, with options for two one-year extensions to H2B2 USA LLC., for off-site hydrogen fuel for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (Bid File 9690).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award for a three-year Sole Source Requirements Contract, with options for two one-year extensions to H2B2 USA LLC., for off-site hydrogen fuel for a total contract amount not to exceed $3,500,000 (Bid File 9690).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) is pending the delivery of two (2) 40' hydrogen fuel cell electric buses (FCEBs) from New Flyer of America Inc., (New Flyer) to replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and to meet compliance with the California Air Resource Board (CARB) Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation. These buses are distinct from other electric buses in that they require hydrogen fuel to operate.
The requirements contract is for three years with two optional one-year extensions, sold on a per kilogram basis in addition to an annual service fee. After extensive market research and discussions with potential suppliers, staff determined that H2B2 USA LLC., (H2B2) is the only supplier within refueling distance and provides the greatest cost and quality benefit.
BACKGROUND
FAX is pending the delivery of two (2) 40' hydrogen FCEBs from New Flyer to replace vehicles that have exceeded their useful life and to meet compliance with CARB's ICT regulation. FAX also anticipate...
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