HomeMy WebLinkAbout22B - CNG FAST FILL FUELINGREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
SEPTEMBER 17, 2007
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR CNG FAST-FILL
FUELING STATION AND STORAGE
(SPEC. NO. 07-081)
CI MANAGE
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 15t Reading
^ Ordinance on 2~d Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award a contract to Gas Equipment
station installation of a fast-fill
the amount not to exceed $110,257;
parts and repairs in an amount not to
Systems, Inc., for the CNG fueling
dispenser and CNG storage bottles in
and increase the aggregate limit for
exceed $10,000 annually.
DISCUSSION
In compliance with Air Quality Management District standards, the Fleet
Division of Finance and Management Services Agency developed a strategy to
add alternatively fueled vehicles to the City's fleet. A key component of
this strategy is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. In 2001, the City
began purchasing CNG-powered street sweepers, as well as a slow fill
station to fuel them. In 2006, the CNG fueling station was expanded to
accommodate our fleet of 11 CNG street sweepers, the Library bookmobile and
one dual fuel vehicle parts truck. Typically, all vehicles are hooked up
for fueling at night, as it takes approximately six hours to fill all 13
vehicles with the slow fill station.
In order to expand the fleet of CNG vehicles, it is necessary to purchase a
fast-fill station. Fast-fill stations are similar to gas pumps and can
fill a CNG tank in approximately the same amount of time it takes to fill a
gas tank. The fast-fill station will expand the City's alternative fuels
program by providing another option for 4-door sedans scheduled for
replacement - either with gas hybrid or CNG powered vehicles.
Gas Equipment Systems, Inc., initiated the installation of the CNG system
in 2001 and has continued to be the vendor for the City's CNG expansion.
Fleet Maintenance Division staff recommends approval of Gas Equipment
Systems, Inc., for the fast-fill installation to ensure the integrity of
the existing system.
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Contract Award for Fast Fill CNG Fueling Station and Storage
September 17, 2007
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Gas Equipment Systems, Inc., provides parts and repair for the CNG fueling
system. The purchase of the fast-fill process when combined with previous
purchases by Fleet Services during the current contract year exceeds the
$25,000 aggregate limit. In order to facilitate future purchases, staff
recommends an increase to the aggregate amount.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Fleet Services Air Quality Improvement account
(no. 31-111-6631).
(~ n ~ t~ a~
Francisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency
FG/KM/07-081.2:uc
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