CNG Maintenance, On-Call Repairs, and Parts

The City of Tucson Business Services Division - Procurement, on behalf of the Facilities and Communications Maintenance (FCM) Division of the Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD), is soliciting proposals for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Plant Maintenance, On-Call Repairs, and Parts at the Thomas O. Price Service Center Complex located at 4004 S. Park Ave. The procurement is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with maintenance services to be performed on a pre-determined basis or through service requests. Qualified offerors will be responsible for preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and providing replacement parts for the CNG plant infrastructure. Key deliverables include comprehensive maintenance following the ANGI NG Fueling Station Operation & Maintenance Manual, with service intervals ranging from 4,000 to 48,000 hours and including bi-annual filter replacements. The pre-proposal virtual meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 11:00 am, with proposal submissions due on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on technical capability, parts availability, response time, and pricing structure, with a maximum 10% markup allowed on replacement parts.

The solicitation incorporates HUD Section 3 requirements, which mandate prioritizing employment and economic opportunities for low- and very low-income persons. Contractors must comply with specific provisions regarding job notifications, labor organization communications, and prioritizing employment for low-income individuals. The initial contract term is one year, with the City reserving the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract allows for flexible service engagement through service requests and parts procurement. The maintenance will cover CNG plant components at both the Thomas O. Price Service Center and Sun Tran locations, suggesting a comprehensive municipal infrastructure support approach. Potential vendors should be prepared to demonstrate extensive experience with CNG plant maintenance, ability to provide rapid on-call repairs, and comprehensive parts inventory management. The solicitation indicates a desire for a responsive, reliable maintenance partner capable of ensuring continuous operational readiness of the city's compressed natural gas infrastructure.