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

Fresno Area Express is soliciting a professional services agreement for an interim hydrogen refueling solution through challenged-based acquisition.

The City of Fresno’s Department of Transportation/Fresno Area Express (hereafter referred to as FAX), seeks professional services to provide interim hydrogen refueling in line with FAX’s objectives for this project (see SoS-3).

This solicitation will be conducted as a Challenged Based Acquisition (ChBA), where FAX describes the challenge and selects the proposed solution on the basis of demonstrated capability rather than on the basis of written proposals alone (see SoS-4). The means and methods of the solution are at the discretion of the Proposers, but will be evaluated against the goals, objectives, criteria, and procedures detailed in this solicitation (see IP-06, SoS-03, and SoS-04).

Please note: this is not a public work of improvement request. There will be no construction, alteration, or demolition allowed for proposed solutions.

**Submission:** Proposals must be filed electronically using Planet Bids prior to the due date at **3:00 P.M., on Friday, November 13, 2026**. The time clock in Planet Bids will be the official clock for documenting the time of filing.

**Evaluation:** The Selection Committee will evaluate the proposals based upon four categories (in order of relative importance):

• Quality of the Solution.
• Qualification and Experience.
• Cost.
• References.

Any award shall be on the basis of the criteria specified and made to the Proposer who is determined to be the most qualified to provide the required services for the project.

**Contract details:** Contract Type: Firm Fixed. Liquidated Damages: **$500 per day**. Federal Funding: No. DBE Contract Goals: No. Local Preference: No.

The City may have ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY (180) DAYS to accept or reject proposals. Any award of a Contract exceeding $100,000, shall be subject to the approval of the City Council.