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Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Interim City Manager or Designee to Award the Contract to Lowest Responsive Bidder and Execute Change Orders for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Compressor Procurement and Fueling Station Improvements ($1,700,000); and Appropriate Funds ($500,000) (PW)end
MEETING DATE:
May 6, 2026
PREPARED BY:
Interim Public Works Director
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt a resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager or designee to award the contract to lowest responsive bidder and execute change orders for the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Compressor Procurement and Fueling Station Improvements in a total amount not-to-exceed $1,700,000; and appropriate funds in the amount of $500,000.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City operates 15 CNG vehicles (12 buses and 3 heavy-duty trucks). The CNG fueling station was originally built in 2001 with a backup added in 2007. Over the past few years the CNG fueling station has been degrading, with one compressor completely obsolete, and the other extremely unreliable. A recent major line leak disabled the main fuel island. While two temporary "slow-fill" dispensers are in use, the extended fueling times are disrupting operations. Additionally, the one functioning compressor is consistently going down, causing the fleet to have to scramble to fuel at other locations (such as Lodi Unified or the new Chevron CNG fueling station). This project will replace the obsolete compressors, dispensers, storage vessels, and controllers to restore full station functionality.
On October 1, 2025, the Council approved the project through two concurrent actions: (1) approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Fueling Station Improvements (excluding the compressor) in an amount not to exceed $500,000, and (2) approval of plans and specifications and authorization to advertise for bids for the CNG Fueling Station...
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