Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Station Operation & Maintenance

This is a Scope of Work document prepared by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the operation and maintenance of a compressed natural gas fueling station. OCTA seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive CNG fueling station services, which include daily station operation, fuel dispensing, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and facility management. The project encompasses management of a single CNG fueling facility that serves OCTA's transit fleet, with services required seven days a week. The contractor must maintain station availability and ensure regulatory compliance with all federal and state fuel quality standards. The initial contract term is three years, with the potential for renewal options to extend the service relationship beyond the initial period.

The project budget is $2,181,165.00 for the three-year initial term, funded through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant funds. The contractor must maintain equipment records, conduct preventive maintenance, perform minor repairs, and coordinate with OCTA on major equipment replacements or capital improvements. The successful bidder will be responsible for staffing the facility, managing fuel inventory, maintaining safety protocols, and providing monthly reporting on station operations and performance metrics. Insurance requirements and bonding provisions are mandatory, with the contractor required to maintain comprehensive general liability and equipment coverage throughout the contract duration.