Operation and Maintenance of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station

The City of St. Petersburg, Florida is seeking a qualified contractor for the Operation and Maintenance of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station through Invitation for Bid IFB-24-165, located in Pinellas County. The procurement requires a comprehensive service provider to perform preventative maintenance for the CNG facility, including all necessary labor, materials, supervision, tools, equipment, and vehicles to maintain the station according to manufacturer specifications. Key deliverables include weekly facility inspections, 24/7 emergency response within two hours, and maintenance of critical components such as compressors, dryers, priority panels, gas storage, and fast fill systems. The station is estimated to compress approximately 125,000 diesel gallon equivalents (DGEs) per month. Vendor qualifications include a minimum of three years of direct experience maintaining CNG facilities, with service technicians specifically required to have extensive CNG maintenance expertise. The bid was released on May 8, 2024, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for May 15, 2024, at the Sanitation Complex. Electronic bid responses are due by June 11, 2024, at 3:00 pm, with an anticipated City Council award recommendation on August 1, 2024.

The contract is structured for an initial one-year term with options for two additional one-year renewals. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation. The cost proposal requires vendors to submit a monthly operation and maintenance cost, along with hourly labor rates and a percentage markup for non-standard maintenance items. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed, the contract allows for pricing adjustments with mutual written agreement and requires 30 days' notice before term expiration. Contractors must comply with city policies including nondiscrimination, environmentally preferable purchasing, and E-Verify requirements. The successful vendor must be authorized to service ANGI CNG Fueling Equipment and maintain competitive pricing comparable to other customers receiving similar services. The city reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' notice or immediately for specific breaches related to safety, indemnification, or insurance coverage.