Firm_Experience_.pdf

This is a Firm Experience Qualifications document from the City of Palo Alto in California related to a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Compressor Repair/Maintenance contract opportunity. The City seeks a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance support, and emergency repair services for two CNG fueling stations at the Municipal Services Center spanning three years from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Services include quarterly preventative maintenance conducted three times annually, annual comprehensive maintenance, and 24-hour emergency repair services with a 4-hour response time. The existing infrastructure comprises two stations: a public station built in 1993 with an Ariel Model JGP/1 compressor and three 4,000 psi storage tanks, and a non-public fleet station built in 2007 with an Ariel Model JGP/2 compressor and three 5,500 psi storage tanks. Proposal submissions are due January 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with questions accepted until December 29, 2025.

Evaluation criteria include proposal quality, solution effectiveness, relevant experience, cost, financial stability, performance capability, and regulatory compliance history. Contractors must be certified technicians capable of conducting initial assessments and developing manufacturer-recommended preventative maintenance plans. The compensation structure is based on a not-to-exceed budget with hourly rates for different service times (normal working hours, after-hours, and weekends/holidays) and an estimated annual parts and consumables budget of $10,000. Contractors must provide evidence of financial stability through audited or reviewed financial statements, a letter of good standing, or a Dun & Bradstreet report. The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. The City operates approximately 18 CNG-fueled vehicles and maintains fueling agreements with Palo Alto Unified School District and Greenwaste.