Leasing Services for Mobile CNG Fueling Station

The City of Pittsburgh Office of Management & Budget is soliciting proposals for leasing services to provide a mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station through a Request for Proposal (RFP) process. The procurement targets the Allegheny County and Philadelphia City jurisdictions in Pennsylvania and seeks a qualified vendor to design, deliver, install, operate, and maintain a temporary CNG fueling system capable of continuous year-round operation at 3001 Railroad Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. The system must operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week, with capacity to fuel 1-2 vehicles simultaneously and deliver a minimum peak-hour throughput of 175 gallons of gasoline equivalent (GGE) per hour, while maintaining high-pressure cascade storage capable of handling surge demand up to 330 GGE per hour. The system must be engineered specifically for Western Pennsylvania's extreme winter conditions, including sustained sub-freezing temperatures below 0°F, with fully weather-hardened components, insulated enclosures, freeze protection, and active heating systems to ensure reliable fast-fill dispensing and pressure stability. Key deliverables include comprehensive training for City personnel on safe CNG fueling procedures and emergency protocols, as well as monitoring and reporting capabilities with electronic weekly reports and detailed monthly statements documenting fuel dispensing, pricing, and per-vehicle usage submitted by the fifth of each month. The evaluation criteria allocate 30 points for cost, 30 points for project approach and plan, 15 points for firm qualifications and experience, 15 points for project team qualifications, and 10 points for MWDBE/VOSB good faith effort. The RFP was released March 11, 2026, with a question submission deadline of March 30, 2026, and a proposal submission deadline of April 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM; a non-mandatory pre-proposal meeting and site visit are scheduled for March 25, 2026, at 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM respectively, with contract award anticipated in April 2026 and an initial three-year term with an option to extend for up to two additional years.

The City has established specific participation goals for disadvantaged enterprises, requiring all proposers to demonstrate good faith solicitation efforts toward 18 percent minority-owned business, 7 percent women-owned business, 5 percent veteran-owned small business, and 3 percent LGBTQIA+ business participation. All proposals must include completion of the MWDBE/Veteran-Owned/LGBTQIA+ Solicitation and Commitment Form with documentation of good faith efforts, and the selected contractor must comply with prevailing wage requirements under Pittsburgh City Code and the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the City's e-Procurement Portal with pricing that includes the cost per gallon equivalent for furnishing CNG fuel based on rack price plus any markup, with pricing exempt from federal and state taxes. The City anticipates fuel consumption of approximately 175 GGE per hour initially, with annual increases anticipated as the fleet grows, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the RFP documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials, and the contractor must obtain City Council approval before contract execution.