C250236_Staff_Report_Release_4-27-2026.pdf

This is a Staff Report from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) regarding the procurement of two hydrogen mobile fuelers for 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell buses. The project seeks qualified consultants to provide mobile fueling infrastructure capable of supporting the Authority's hydrogen fuel cell bus fleet. The procurement process includes a one-year initial contract term with a total budget allocation of $5,872,800. The Staff Report, dated April 27, 2026 (Release 4), documents the agency's authorization and approval of this procurement initiative, establishing the framework for soliciting proposals from qualified vendors. Key procedural elements include specified response deadlines, evaluation criteria for consultant selection, and defined contract performance expectations that align with OCTA's hydrogen fuel cell fleet operations and sustainability objectives.

The project prioritizes procurement of hydrogen mobile fueling equipment designed specifically for integration with the Authority's 40-foot hydrogen fuel cell bus operations. Funding for this initiative is allocated within OCTA's capital budget, with the $5,872,800 budget supporting equipment acquisition, installation, and initial operational support. This procurement represents a significant investment in hydrogen fuel infrastructure as part of the Authority's commitment to zero-emission public transportation. The mobile fuelers will serve as critical support infrastructure for the hydrogen fuel cell bus fleet, enabling reliable refueling operations and supporting the broader transition to clean energy alternatives in regional transit operations.