Compressed Natural Gas for Vehicle Fuel (CNG Fuel) Re-bid

The City of Newark, New Jersey, is soliciting bids under solicitation number 2025-64 for the procurement of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for vehicle fuel. The selected vendor will be responsible for operating and maintaining a fully functional CNG fueling station, which must feature dual redundant compressors, ASME-certified storage vessels, and both fast-fill and time-fill capabilities. To be eligible, vendors must possess at least five years of experience in CNG station operations and ensure all equipment meets strict safety and performance standards, including noise levels below 85 dBA and compliance with the New Jersey Worker and Community Right to Know Act for hazardous chemical labeling. Bids must be submitted electronically via the City's e-Procurement Portal by 10:15 am on August 28, 2025. The contract will be awarded based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, considering the lowest base bid, net bid, or most favorable unit prices. Mandatory compliance requirements include New Jersey Business Registration, Affirmative Action certification, ADA compliance, and certification of non-involvement in prohibited activities in Russia or Belarus. The contract is structured as a fixed-price, volume-based arrangement with payments contingent upon annual fiscal year appropriations, and the City reserves the right to terminate the agreement for convenience with sixty days' written notice.