Pasadena Hydrogen Fueling Station Feasibility Study

The City of Pasadena Transportation Department is seeking quotes for a Hydrogen Fueling Station Feasibility Study (Project 2023-Informal-024) to identify the most suitable among three city-owned locations for developing a hydrogen fueling station. The study aims to support the city's CARB Rollout Plan for transitioning to a zero-emission transit fleet. Deliverables include comprehensive site feasibility analysis for three specific locations: Eaton Canyon-Civil Yard, PCC-CEC (north of Foothill Blvd), and Kinneloa (north of Del Mar Blvd). The study must provide fuel consumption projections, conceptual layout and utility connections, and a 10% conceptual design with equipment plan and construction timeline. Proposers must have a minimum of five years of experience providing similar services and will be evaluated based on experience (50 points), cost proposal (45 points), and local Pasadena business status (5 points). Proposals are due electronically by December 29, 2022, at 1:30 pm, with questions accepted until December 27, 2022, at 2:00 pm. The project timeline spans from January 3, 2023, to June 30, 2023, with site analyses to be completed within 30-60 days of Notice to Proceed.

Proposers must submit all documentation through the City's eProcurement Portal and provide a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) from SAM.gov, with failure to do so potentially resulting in a non-responsive bid. The procurement includes mandatory equal opportunity employment forms, including a Vendor Questionnaire (AA-1), Project Workforce Utilization form (AA-2), and an optional Current Permanent Workforce Utilization form (AA-3). While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the evaluation process appears to provide a slight advantage to local Pasadena businesses. Contractors will need to submit additional documentation within 10 calendar days of selection, including tax identification, business licenses, and insurance documentation. The study's findings will be used to support future grant applications for hydrogen fueling station facility development. Although no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the study suggests a significant investment in advancing the city's zero-emission transit infrastructure goals.