Interim Hydrogen Refueling Solution

The City of Fresno's Fresno Area Express is seeking professional services for an interim hydrogen refueling solution, including operation and maintenance of the fueling site and equipment.

City of Fresno > Department of Transportation > Fresno Area Express


General
Open (bidding)
12700671
Nov 13, 2026 11:00 PM
Oct 16, 2026 03:28 PM
$1,280,000.00
2 years base + 3 × 1 year options
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
sharlee.flores@fresno.gov
+15596211481
2223 G Street, Fresno, CA, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

The City of Fresno's Fresno Area Express is seeking a professional services contractor to provide an interim hydrogen refueling solution for six fuel-cell electric buses while a permanent fueling solution is developed. The proposed solution must support convenient fueling near the bus depot, refuel buses from 20% to 100% in 10 minutes or less, be operational within 120 days after the Notice to Proceed, and be deployable in the Fresno County region for emergency response. The solution must comply with applicable hydrogen fuel, dispenser, and fire-safety standards, including SAE J2719, SAE J2601, California hydrogen regulations, and NFPA 2. The contractor is expected to provide a secure and properly permitted fueling site, operate and maintain the equipment, address site security and vandalism or theft, and provide expertise in hydrogen supply-chain management, storage and transportation, safety systems, permitting, project management, carbon-credit programs, and grant management. The initial project budget is $1,280,000. The response requires a written proposal of no more than 25 pages, followed by a live challenge-event demonstration for proposers advancing to the competitive range.

Classification Codes
NAICS457120Other Gasoline Stations
PSCM1NAOPERATION OF FUEL SUPPLY FACILITIES
Smart Codes
hydrogen fueling serviceshydrogen storage systemshydrogen safety systems
Specifications
Supply & Service
Timeline
Oct 16, 2026-Bid Posted Date
Oct 22, 2026 05:30 PM-Pre-Proposal Meeting (optional)
Meeting ID: 222 738 433 944 546; Passcode: Qk33Vs2X
Nov 13, 2026 11:00 PM-Proposal Due Date
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Commercial Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Employer's Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) — $1,000,000.00
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 3 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Notice Inviting ProposalsOct 13, 2026 09:34 AM
SpecificationsOct 13, 2026 09:34 AM
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