REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, M.A., Director
Department of Transportation
BY: ORIE RUBALCAVA, Projects Administrator
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Award requirements contract for CNG Station Service and Maintenance with Chart International Inc. of Ball Ground, Georgia for two years for an amount not to exceed $315,936, with five optional one-year extensions (Bid File 12400018)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award requirements contract for CNG Station Service and Maintenance with Chart International Inc. of Ball Ground, Georgia for two years for an amount not to exceed $315,936, with five optional one-year extensions (Bid File 12400018)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) owns and operates a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station. The CNG fueling station supports the operation of over 120 transit buses, municipal fleet, waste management fleet, and other private customers. On average this critical equipment dispenses 2.9 million therms annually into motor vehicles.
The requirements contract is for two years with five optional one-year extensions, with cost broken out under scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. After careful evaluation of the proposals, the selection committee recommends awarding the contract to Chart International Inc. The proposer meets the specifications of the solicitation and offers the best value for CNG Station Service and Maintenance.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (FAX) owns and operates a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station. The CNG fueling station supports the operation of over 120 transit buses, municipal fleet, waste management fleet, and other private customers. On average this critical equipment dispenses 2.9 million therms annually into motor vehicles.
A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued on the City's website on October 16, 2023, and viewed by 21 prospective...
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