Notice of Intent~5.pdf

This is a Notice of Intent to Award issued by the City of Long Beach, California for Request for Proposals No. RFP ER-22-173 for a Renewable Natural Gas Supplier. The RFP was released on November 17, 2022, with a proposal submission deadline of February 13, 2023. Two responsive proposals were received and evaluated by a selection committee comprised of three representatives from the Long Beach Utilities Gas Services division. Both submissions met the mandatory requirements and were deemed responsive. The evaluation criteria included Organizational Capacity & Experience, Method of Approach, Communications & Reporting, and Reasonableness of Cost. Both vendors were invited to participate in interviews conducted on April 27, 2023. The City intends to award the contract to Anew RNG, LLC of Houston, Texas based on the selection committee's determination that this vendor satisfied and exceeded all requirements outlined in the RFP.

The selection committee recommended Anew RNG, LLC as the preferred firm based on the cost-effectiveness of their proposal, the amount of government incentives shared with the City, competitive floor pricing, and demonstrated understanding of the City's supply needs. Work shall not commence without execution of a signed purchase order from the City of Long Beach. The Notice of Intent to Award does not constitute a final contract award. Inquiries regarding this procurement may be directed to Elisa Landeros, Buyer II, at (562) 570-3835 or rfppurchasing@longbeach.gov.