HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2018-108 N.C.S. 06/18/2018Resolution No. 2018-108 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING AWARD OF A BID TO LUXFER-GTM TECHNOLOGIES, LLC FOR
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS TRAILERS FOR THE BIOMASS-TO-BIOFUEL
PROJECT AT THE ELLIS CREEK WATER RECYCLING FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma, in-line with original objectives of the Ellis Creek
Water Recycling Facility (ECWRF) and the General Plan 2025, wishes to complete the Biomass-
to-Biofuel (13213) Project, which would modify the ECWRF to accept High Strength Waste from
local food and beverage industries and convert it to compressed natural gas for use in the City's
refuse collection vehicles; and
WHEREAS, the California Energy Commission, on March 9, 2016, awarded a $3
million grant to the City of Petaluma to complete the 13213 Project; and
WHEREAS, mobile fueling was determined to be the best alternative for transporting
gas from ECWRF to the City's franchised refuse hauler's facility; and
WHEREAS, a request for quotation for two (2) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) trailers
was publicly bid on May 17, 2018, and one (1) bid was received on May 30, 2018 in accordance
with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, Luxfer-GTM Technologies, LLC provided the only responsible bid for the
CNG trailers; and
WHEREAS, due to the advanced technology needed, the low amount of bidders is to be
expected and it is recommended the City award of the bid to Luxfer-GTM Technologies, LLC
for two (2) CNG trailers for the 13213 Project at the ECWRF.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the City Manager to award the bid to Luxfer-GTM Technologies,
LLC for two (2) CNG trailers for the 13213 Project at ECWRF for an amount not to exceed
$361,001.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ppr ed as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I8`h day of June 2018, f rm:
by the following vote:
Ci Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Barrett, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
City Clerk t Mayor
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