Request for Proposals (RFP) for Challenge-Based Acquisition (ChBA) for Interim Hydrogen Fueling Solution

The City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express is seeking professional services to design, deliver, operate, and maintain an interim hydrogen refueling solution for its fleet of hydrogen‑fuel‑cell buses. The solicitation uses a challenge‑based acquisition model, emphasizing performance‑based evaluation rather than lowest‑price. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price with a budget of $1.28 M, a 2‑year base term, optional extensions, and a $500‑per‑day liquidated‑damage clause for late performance. The solution must be fully operational within 120 days of the Notice to Proceed, meet specific California fuel quality, NFPA 2 fire‑safety, and dispenser standards, and the City will retain full ownership of the equipment.