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Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for Replacement and Installation of Compressed Natural Gas Equipment at the City’s Transportation Facility.
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City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: July 13, 2015 Item Number: C-13
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM: Authorization to Publish a Notice Inviting Bids for
Replacement and Installation of Compressed Natural Gas Equipment at the City’s
Transportation Facility.
Contact Person/Dept.: Paul Condran Phone Numbers: 310-253-6520
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [] Attachments: []
Commission Action Required: Yes [] No [X] Date:
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas – City Council (07/08/15).
Department Approval:
Art Ida (06/16/15)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (07/07/15)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (07/07/15)
City Manager Approval:
John M. Nachbar (07/07/15)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council authorize the publication of a Notice Inviting Bids
for the replacement and installation of new compressed natural gas (CNG)
equipment to enhance existing fueling facilities.
BACKGROUND:
The City operates one of the largest CNG fleets in the country and has been
recognized consistently among the top ranking fleets in the United States. The
City’s CNG compressors were originally placed in service in 1998 and have been
through several major overhauls and repairs. Because of their age and changes in
technology, the parts needed for continued service and operation are now out of
production.
DISCUSSION:
In the City Council Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2013/2014, the City Council
approved the Transportation Department Work Plan item to “replace two (2) CNG
refueling station compressors which have reached the end of their useful life.” After
taking the necessary time to evaluate technology requirements for maximum and
long-term application of new and expanded natural gas operations/fuel usage
requirements, staff recommends the release of a RFP for the replacement and
installation of CNG equipment to enhance existing fueling facilities. This will allow
for the necessary equipment fabrication, construction, and delivery to the City of an
upgraded and fully operational compressed natural gas fueling station that will meet
the needs of our operation today and well into the future. This Work Plan item was City of Culver City, California
Agenda Item Report
updated in the City Council Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2015/2016 with a
revised anticipated project completion date of November 2015.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the authorization to solicit bids. However,
the ultimate award of a contract will create a fiscal impact. Funding for this project
has been approved in the 2014-15 Fiscal Year Budget from Transportation Funds –
20370300.732120.
MOTION:
That the City Council
Authorize the publication of a Notice Inviting Bids for the replacement and
installation of compressed natural gas equipment.