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Proposal to the City of Fort Collins.
Transfort
Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility
Submitted by:
Clean Energy
John Gonzales, Market Manager
5855 Stapleton Dr. N
Denver, Colorado 80216-3312
June 20, 2003
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David Haradon, General Manager, Southwest Region
Assigned Role: Mr. Haradon lead's Clean Energy's business development and sales
activities for Colorado and Texas. Mr. Haradon will assist Clean Energy's Denver based
sales group in identifying the City's needs and developing an appropriate solution.
Mr. Haradon joined Clean Energy's marketing team in 1999. Prior to coming to Clean
Energy, Mr. Haradon was employed by the City of Manhattan Beach where he managed
numerous environmental projects for the City including the City's alternative fuel vehicle
program. Before working for the City of Manhattan Beach, Mr. Haradon managed the
refuse collection contract and other environmental programs for the City of Arcadia. Mr.
Haradon brings significant knowledge and experience to Clean Energy related to
municipal public works. Mr. Haradon holds a Bachelors Degree in Political Science
from American University in Washington, DC and a Masters of Public Administration
from the University of Southern California.
Bill Vernon. Operations Manager
Assigned Role: Mr. Vernon will play a major role in this project. Mr. Vernon will be
responsible for the coordination of a successful design, construction and start-up of the
fueling station, including fabrication and integration of the fueling system including
detailed supervision of the compressor packaging, witnessing shop testing of major
equipment, scheduling with the general contractor, and supervising the site start-up and
debugging process. Mr. Vernon has 12 years experience in the NGV industry and has
designed and installed CNG fuel stations for the City of Aurora, Weld County, Peterson
AFB, Schriver AFB, and FE Warren AFB. Mr. Vernon will be responsible for working
with the City to interface the natural gas dispenser with the Fuelmaster FMU-2500
fueling data system. Mr. Vernon would be the designated Project Manager if the City
opts to use Clean Energy as the subcontractor during the Design, Construction, and
Installation phases of the project.
Brian Powers, Director of Operations
Assigned Role: Mr. Powers will have day to day responsibility for the successful
operation of the fueling station including managing the locally based maintenance staff,
providing training and support as well as monitoring costs and adherence to Cities
performance specifications. Mr. Powers will serve as Project Manager for this project
during the Operations and Maintenance Phase.
Mr. Powers oversees operations and of all public and private stations in all regions for
Clean Energy. Mr.Powers has nineteen years experience in the NGV industry in a variety
of positions and was part of a team that installed over 30 CNG stations in British
Columbia during the 1980s. Before that, Mr. Powers was the regional manager for a
major CNG compressor manufacture and conversion company.
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Equipment Plan
Clean Energy has developed the following equipment plan in compliance with the City's
Technical Specifications. Clean Energy understands the complexity of this project and is
providing multiple options for the City to consider. Clean Energy is confident that these
different options will provide the City quality fueling solutions for the upcoming bus
purchases for Transfort.
The following is a summary of multiple equipment options for the City. These options
will include pricing options for both new and re -furbished equipment, less freight.
Freight will be a pass through from the manufacture or point of origin.
Equipment for Phase I
Option 1: RFP Required Equipment
For this RFP, Phase 1 is what is required to be complete for this proposal. Clean Energy
would like to offer two different options for this initial Phase.
➢ Option 1A: New Equipment
Compression: Two FuelMaker Slow -fill Quad fill compressor systems (FMQ
8?). Each fuehnaker is rated at 3.6 CFM (cubic feet per minute) with a 4200-psi
discharge pressure.
Storage: New 3-Pak of CPI ASME pressure vessels totaling 36,621 scf. at 5000
psig.. Vessels are complete with flow isolation valves and over pressurization
relief valves.
Inlet Gas dryer: 1, New Xebec, STV14CNG-5325 Single tower gas dryer.
CNG Dispenser: 1, New TGT Model # TGT-P7200-6CNG50 twin hose
dispenser. 6CNG50 twin hose dispenser. This dispenser will temperature
compensate the fill pressure of the gas and electronically sequence the gas from
storage using the "Acufill" algorithm. One hose for standard NGV style
connectors and a second connector designed for transit applications.
For this option the two Fuelmakers are designed to compress gas at the rate of 7.2 gallons
per hour (total). This system will allow Transfort to fast fill both shuttle busses at the
beginning of the shift from storage. This is assuming that each shuttle bus will use 30
gallons per day.
Total cost for option 1A: $188,157.
➢ Option 1B: Refurbished Equipment
Compression: One, refurbished 28cfm Ingersoll-Rand compressor, 4500 psi
discharge pressure,re-furbished.
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Ntorage: Three refurbished ASME pressure vessels rated at 4150 maximum
allowable working pressure (MAWP) or equivalent. Vessels are complete with
flow isolation valves and over pressurization relief valves.
Inlet Gas dryer: 1 New Xebec, STV 14CNG-5325 Single tower gas dryer.
Dispensing: 1 Twin hose CNG dispenser with pneumatic sequencing or
equivalent, mounted in the dispenser or remotely mounted.
For this option the compressor is designed to compress gas at the rate of 13.13 gallons
per hour. This system at full pressure will allow Transfort to fill both buses in Phase I at
the beginning of the shift to a full fill.
Total cost for option 111: $110,323.
Option 2: Larger Equipment
For this RFP only Phase I is required. Option 2 is designed to provide fast fuel
capabilities for both Phase I and H. As in the previous option these equipment options
include both a new and a refurbished option.
➢ Option 2A: New Equipment
Compression: One, new 175 CFM * Greenfield C51U compressor with a
discharge pressure of 5000 psi. The compressor and electric motor drive are skid
mounted and enclosed, controls will be mounted outside the classified area.
Storage: One, new 3-Pak of CPI ASME pressure vessels totaling 36,621 scf. at
5500 MAWP. Vessels are complete with flow isolation valves and over
pressurization relief valves.
Inlet Gas dryer: One, new Xebec STR24NGX-2-Heat Tracing- Auto Dew.
Complete with skid mounted controls for regeneration.
CNG Dispenser: One, new TGT Model # TGT-P7200-6CNG50 twin hose
dispenser. This dispenser will temperature compensate the fill pressure of the gas
and electronically sequence the gas from storage using the "Acufill" algorithm.
One hose for standard NGV style connectors and a second connector designed for
transit applications.
For this option the compressor is designed to compress gas at the rate of 82 gallons per
hour. This system will allow Transfort to fast fill all the units indicated out in Phase II
during a 4-hour fueling window.
Total cost for option 2A: $457,066.
➢ Option 211: Refurbished Equipment
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Compression: One, refurbished, Ariel JGP-2* or equivalent compressor, skid
mounted and enclosed.
Storage: One, refurbihsed, three pack of ASME pressure vessels rated at 4500
MAWP or equivalent. Vessels are complete with flow isolation valves and over
pressurization relief valves.
Inlet Gas dryer: 1 new Xebec STR24NGX-2-Heat Tracing- Auto Dew.
Complete with skid mounted controls for regeneration.
Dispensing: 1 Twin hose CNG dispenser with pneumatic sequencing or
equivalent, mounted in the dispenser or remotely mounted.
For this option the compressor is designed to compress gas at the rate of 75 gallons per
hour. This system will allow Transfort to fast fill all the units indicated in Phase II during
a 4-hour fueling window.
Total Cost for option 2111: $272,623.
*Note: The compressor rating is based on 20psi gas. The compressor output will be less
when lower input pressures are present.
Gas Detection and Safety System
All equipment and civil improvements will be required to meet NFPA 52 and all local
codes and standards that apply. Local Fire or Life Safety district has final approval of all
codes and standards enforced
It will be the responsibility of the site contractor to incorporate provisions for items such
as gas detection systems and an ESD system (emergency shut down device) in the design
of the site to interface with the existing shut down devices on the equipment.
Spare Parts Cost
To be determined based on equipment choice.
All equipment listed is widely used in the CNG industry and spare parts are easily
available.
Eauipment Warranty
Warranty for the proposed equipment will be as follows.
All new equipment will be warranted by the manufacture for 1 year from time of
purchase. Clean Energy will be the authorized agent to provide these services.
All re -furbished equipment, primarily compressors, will be warranted through
Clean Energy for 90 days from time equipment is placed in service.
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Civil Improvements
The City will be responsible for all of the necessary civil improvements for the fueling
station including installation of the gas, electrical, mechanical and phone connections.
This also includes the building of the electrical rack to provide the necessary controls for
the compressor, dispenser, and emergency call out system. Clean Energy would be
available to provide subcontractor responsibilities to help the City facilitate these Civil
Improvements.
De-fueline set-up
The de -fueling system will be a simple panel that is equipped with a de -fueling nozzle
and appropriate valves and regulators to allow a bus to de -fuel back to atmosphere. The
City will be responsible for all necessary permits and the installation of the de -fueling
system
The cost for this equipment portion will be $ 2,000
General Summary
Clean Energy's customer oriented philosophy permeates throughout the entire company
and operation. In order to achieve a viable and sustainable natural gas vehicle market, we
are dedicated to providing quality service and support from project conception to
customer development and support to ongoing station operation once the station is built.
The entire team at Clean Energy is committed to making the NGV industry successful
through our turnkey approach. Once the station is built, Clean Energy believes there are
two fundamentals. First, assist the customer in getting their vehicles on the road and
using the fuel. Second, properly maintain the station through a vigorous and
comprehensive preventative maintenance program. While Clean Energy will play a
minimal role, if any with the City's bus deployment, we will assist the City in anyway we
can while focusing our resources on ensuring the station's optimal performance.
Customer Trainine and Preventive Maintenance Plan
See appendix A
Fuel Supply Aereement
Although not requested as part of this RFP, Clean Energy would like to suggest that the
City entertain the use of a fuel price contract with Clean Energy. With our vast contacts
in the natural gas industry as well as our hedging agreements with national fuel suppliers,
we believe that we could offer the City competitive pricing as an option to using the local
gas company as your natural gas fuel provider. This option could be discussed further
after the RFP has been awarded.
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Conclusion
Over the past 12 years, the employees at Clean Energy have been providing quality value
added solutions for its customer's natural gas fueling needs. Today Clean Energy
continues this approach in every project in undertakes. The team at Clean Energy is
committed to bringing the City a CNG fueling system that is efficient, cost effective and
most importantly, reliable. As the City's CNG fuel provider, Clean Energy and its
talented employees will insure that the City meets rollout everyday.
We believe we have submitted a proposal that meets all of the RPF's requirements and
have also provided an alternative equipment approach that provides enhanced value
without compromising the customer experience. We believe this two -tiered solution
provides the level of service required in a more cost effective manner.
We look forward to our continued partnership with the City of Fort Collins!
Sincerely,
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John E. Gonzales
Market Manager
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Appendix A
Related Services Specifications, Sample maintenance and training agreement.
The post -installation services to be provided by Clean Energy and separately priced from
the construction and equipment elements of this Scope of Services, shall be for five years
beginning at the completion of the CNG fueling facility which is anticipated to be
October 1' 2003 subject to manufactures delivery dates as follows:
1. Clean Energy shall provide a CNG equipment warranty of 90 days parts and
labor on the used or re -furbished equipment provided by Clean Energy and a
one year pass through warranty of any new manufacturer's components and
construction warranties.
2. Clean Energy shall provide routine maintenance for the CNG equipment in
accordance with the items listed in Attachment 2.
Price for Year 1: $7X0
Price for Subsequent Years Prior year price increased by four percent.
3. Clean Energy shall provide repairs for the CNG equipment on a 24-hour and
365 days per year availability on a time and materials basis for all work not
covered by the CNG equipment warranty and the routine maintenance list.
The minimum response time will be the next business day and for emergency
repairs it will be two hours. Clean Energy's technicians are equipped with
cell phones and pagers that are automatically called out through Clean
Energy's voice messaging system and all on can technicians have a service
van, tools and appropriate stocking of spare parts and materials.
Labor Rate: $90.00 per hour during regular business hours. Overtime is
1.5 times the regular hour rate and holidays are 2.5 times
the regular hour rate. Emergency after hours work is
charged at the overtime rate with a minimum 3 hours.
Mileage: $0.75 per mile. Point of origin is Clean Energy's Denver
location
Parts/Materials: Clean Energy's cost plus 35% gross margin mark up.
Escalation: These rates are subject to increase by up to 4 percent per
year after the first year.
4. Clean Energy shall maintain a log for each maintenance or repair to the CNG
Facility and provide copies to Weld County each quarter.
No charge.
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shall provide fueling and safety training for Transfort drivers as
requested but in no case more than four times per year for a one hour period
for each training event.
No charge.
Scope of Services Attachment 3: Routine Maintenance
The routine maintenance will include, at a minimum, the following:
Item
Comments
Frequency
Gas Coalescing Filters Check and drain and record
monthly
Gas Dryer Cartridge
Check and drain and record
monthly
Blow Down Tank
Check and drain and record
monthly
Compressor Oil
Add as necessary and record
monthly
Compressor Pressure
Check and record all stages
monthly
Compressor Temp
Check and record
monthly
Gas Gauges
Check, adjust and record
monthly
Fueling Connector
Check and clean
monthly
Reference pressures
Check and reset as necessary
monthly
Site Inspection:
monthly
Compressors
Drive motors
Storage vessels
Gas handling equip.
Enclosure
Safety reliefs
Dispensers
Hoses
Connector "O" rings
Leaks
Dialog programming check
Verify EPO operational status
Fueling Hoses
Conductive test
quarterly
Compressor oil
Change
semi-annual
Filter Elements
Clean or replace as necessary
semi-annual
Dispensers GGE
Test fuel composition and calibrate
annual
Steam Clean Equip
With hazmat collection
annual
Change Decals
On enclosure, dispenser, and card reader
annual
Bollards & Island Skirt Repaint
annual
Storage vessels
Drain
annual
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6. Clean Enerev's Obligations
(a) Clean Energy will maintain the CNG Facilities' mechanical integrity at
Customer's expense in accordance with this Agreement. Clean Energy will use
reasonable efforts to provide uninterrupted operation of the CNG Facilities, but will have
no liability to Customer arising out of the curtailment or interruption of natural gas or
electric services to any of the CNG Facilities, and Clean Energy will be liable to
Customer for non -operational status of the CNG Facilities only to the extent provided in
Paragraph 11. Clean Energy and its employees and representatives will have access to
the Locations and the CNG Facilities at all times as may be necessary or convenient to
enable Clean Energy to perform its obligations under this Agreement, but to the extent
reasonably possible, Clean Energy will perform routine and scheduled maintenance on
the CNG Facilities during off-peak times during normal business hours, as instructed by
the Station Operation Coordinator.
(b) Clean Energy will provide routine maintenance at approximately eight week
intervals at each of the CNG Facilities. As the bi-monthly maintenance, Clean Energy
will perform the items listed in Exhibit B.
(c) Clean Energy will provide additional maintenance, repairs and
replacement of equipment as needed, upon notice from Customer of equipment requiring
maintenance, repairs or replacement and only with prior approval of any costs by
Customer (provided that if Clean Energy is unable to reach Customer for such approval
after reasonable efforts to do so, Clean Energy will be authorized to proceed with such
additional maintenance, repairs and replacement without such approval, if necessary in
Clean Energy's reasonable opinion to insure safety). Clean Energy will use reasonable
efforts to respond to Customer's request within 24 hours of a report of mechanical failure.
Any maintenance, repair or replacement work not explicitly specified in Exhibit B will be
deemed to be additional maintenance or repair under this subparagraph (c) (or, if
applicable, emergency response service under subparagraph (d) below).
(d) Clean Energy will provide 24-hour emergency response for emergencies
reported to (303) 322-4600 or (800) 366-4602 (or such other number as may be mutually
agreed upon). Upon receipt of notice, Clean Energy will use reasonable efforts to
respond to Customer's requests for maintenance in connection with emergency conditions
within eight hours after request by dispatching an employee with tools and a reasonable
supply of repair parts. Employee(s) responding to a CNG Facility emergency or outage
will report directly to the Station Operation Coordinator or the designated Customer
employee in charge.
(e) All parts and supplies used by Clean Energy to provide maintenance or
repair to the CNG Facilities will be in accordance with original equipment manufacturer's
specifications or standards. All used parts replaced in connection with routine or
additional maintenance or repair will be returned to Customer or disposed of by Clean
Energy, at Customer's option.
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Executive Summary
Clean Energy is pleased to provide the City of Fort Collins (the City) with the enclosed
proposal to provide natural gas fueling equipment as part of the Transfort fueling facility.
We believe this proposal provides for a cost effective state of the art solution that will
meet all of the City's requirements. More importantly, Clean Energy understands the
unique nature of this project and the required coordination between Clean Energy and the
City during the various phases of this project, especially during the transition to the
permanent facility from Phase II to Phase III as described in the Request for Proposal.
By way of background, on June 19, 2001, Pickens Fuel Corp. and eFuels Inc. announced
the merger of the two companies. The newly formed company, ENRG, is North
America's largest natural gas fuel provider both in number of stations and gallons sold
per year. In January of 2003, ENRG acquired Blue Energy and Technologies and its
related subsidiaries. This acquisition included the operating units of Natural Fuels in
Denver and Transtar Energy in Dallas. Today Clean Energy owns and operates over 150
natural gas fueling stations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Texas, Washington, British
Columbia, and Ontario providing natural gas (compressed and liquid) to over 25,000
vehicles.
Building on this expertise, Clean Energy is excited about this opportunity to work with
City to develop a CNG fueling station that is both cost effective and efficient.
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Experience and Overview of Firm
Based in Seal Beach, California, Clean Energy is the largest supplier of natural gas as a
transportation fuel in North America. With over 200 years of employee experience in the
natural gas vehicle (NGV) business, providing compressed natural gas (CNG) to more
than 25,000 vehicles, Clean Energy understands the unique nature of providing CNG as a
vehicle fuel. Today Clean Energy owns and operates more than 150 CNG (compressed
natural gas) and LNG (liquefied natural gas) fueling stations in Arizona, California,
Colorado, Texas, Washington, British Columbia, and Ontario, Canada. Over the past five
years Clean Energy has constructed or substantially upgraded over 25 natural gas fueling
stations. Because Clean Energy has demonstrated the ability to successfully manage
some of the nation's largest natural gas fueling projects, the City can be assured of a
quality project and equipment supplier.
On June 14, 2001, Pickens Fuel Corp. (PFC) of Seal Beach, California and eFuels of
Vancouver, British Columbia announced the merger of the two companies. Prior to the
merger, BC Gas, the largest natural gas utility in British Columbia providing natural gas
to over 700,000 households, held a 68% interest in eFuels. Westport Innovations held the
remaining 32% of eFuels. On January 1, 2003 ENRG announced the acquisition of Blue
Energy and Technologies. Prior to this Blue Energy was the largest fuel supplier of CNG
for vehicles in Colorado and Texas.
Prior to the mergers, PFC was wholly owned by Boone Pickens. Mr. Pickens founded
PFC in 1997 because he recognized the enormous potential of deploying NGVs in urban
areas such as Southern California where pollution from mobile sources is a major
concern. Today Clean Energy is positioned to build on the strengths of the four
companies and will continue to provide our existing and new customers with superior
service, reliable state-of-the-art fueling solutions and value added services, including
consultation and grant services.
For the past 10 years Clean Energy (formerly eFuels by BCG ,Pickens Fuel Corp. and
Blue Energy and Technologies) has been leading the industry in providing turnkey
natural gas fueling solutions for its customers. Clean Energy brings an experienced team
of professionals to this project that will provide the City with a natural gas fueling station
that meets the City's immediate and long-term needs. In fact, Clean Energy has
developed several partnerships with transit agencies including SunLine Transit, Tempe
Transit, Foothill Transit, San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board,
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, Forth Worth T, Denver RTD and others.
Clean Energy understands the demanding and critical nature of public transit and has
never missed a day of rollout for its customers.
Clean Energy has also been a leader in the industry in developing and operating natural
gas fueling stations at several major U.S. airports. Clean Energy has built and
successfully operates CNG fueling stations at Denver International Airport (seven
stations), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (two stations), Los Angeles
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International Airport, Oakland International Airport and Pahn Springs International
Airport, DFW International Airport, Burbank Airport, John Wayne Airport, Tucson
International Airport, and Seattle Tacoma International Airport.
Clean Energy supports its customer's endeavors like no other equipment or fuel supplier
in the industry. Our mission is to ensure a quality fueling station and quality NGV
experience. Over the past several years Clean Energy has established several outstanding
public/private partnerships which serve as models for success, including:
• Regional Transportation District (two stations in Colorado)
• Denver International Airport (seven station in Colorado
• SunLine Transit in the Coachella Valley (California)
• Tempe Transit (Arizona)
• Arizona Department of Administration
• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (Arizona))
• Los Angeles Department of Airports
• County of Los Angeles
• City of Irvine (California)
• City of Seal Beach (California)
• Montebello Unified School District (California)
• Translink (Port Coquitlam, Canada)
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police (Canada)
• City of Richmond (Canada)
Clean Energy has also developed important long-term natural gas fueling partnerships
with corporations such as Waste Management Inc, LA Taxi (largest taxi operator in Los
Angeles), SuperShuttle, and many others. Clean Energy believes it can build upon this
success by being the City's partner for many years to come.
Recent Projects Completed by Clean Enerev
Foothill Transit
Through a competitive RFP process in 2001 Clean
Energy was awarded a contract to design, build and
operate a CNG fueling station for Foothill Transit.
The station located at Foothill's maintenance facility
in Pomona, California, consists of six IMW
compressors with a total output capacity of 4,136
standard cubic feet per minute (SCFM) or
approximately 2,000 gallons per hour along with four
single hose fast fill dispensers, twin tower
regenerative dryer and 60,000 standard cubic feet of
high pressure storage. Initially the station will serve a
fleet of 66 Orion dedicated CNG buses, growing over
The station consists of six compressors
rated at over 700 scfin each
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the next few years to 124 buses.
Though station was completed in June of 2002, Clean Energy and Foothill have been
extremely pleased with the outcome of this project. In addition to the turnkey
construction, Clean Energy is also providing Foothill with a fixed fuel price for a two-
year period. The fixed fuel (commodity and compression) price allows Foothill to
accurately predict their fuel costs for the next two years and more importantly be
protected against spiking natural gas prices. In the remaining years of the contract the
compression charge is fixed except for cost of living increases. As typical in a design,
build, and operate agreement, Clean Energy is 100% responsible for the ongoing
maintenance and operation of the station throughout the contract period.
In Phase II of the project Clean Energy will be building a public access island on the
perimeter of the property to serve a local refuse and taxi/shuttle company. Both fleets
will be required to replace their diesel and gasoline vehicles with NGVs when their
existing fleets are retired. The additional load will be off peak to Foothill so the station
equipment can be more fully utilized.
The station was completed on time and on budget in June 2002. The total cost of
equipment and construction was $2.5 million.
Project Team
Project Manager: Mr. Denis Ding, Clean Energy Manager of Engineering
General Contractor: Brinderson Construction
Equipment Supplier: IMW Compressors
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Clean Energy owns and operates two of the largest
24-hour access CNG stations in the nation both of
which are located at Phoenix Sky Harbor
International Airport. The stations serve the
Department of Aviation's fleet (>100 vehicles),
SuperShuttle, three private taxi companies (>200
vehicles), and ATC\Vancom who operates over 40
full size interterminal transit buses that serve the
airport. Combined, Clean Energy dispenses more
than 2.5 million gallons per year. The Westside
station (see below) opened in 1994 and cost just
over $1.0 million.
ENRG's 24 hour access CNG station at Eastside
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Through a competitive RFP, Clean Energy was awarded a contract to design, build, own
and operate a second station on the Eastside of the airport. The station which opened in
October 2001 after six months of construction at a cost of $1.6 million, is equipped with
over 2,000 scfin or approximately 1,000 gallons/hour of compression capacity making it
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the largest 24-hour access station in the United States. The station was crucial in meeting
the demand of more than 200 new natural gas taxis and 30 additional transit buses that
provide passenger service for rental car, offske parking and terminal transfers.
Furthermore, Clean Energy played a
critical role in developing the market for
additional vehicles to be deployed in
Phoenix. Clean Energy worked closely
with the local policy makers to develop
public policy requiring the use of
alternative fuels at the airport. For
example, Clean Energy was at the
forefront of supporting the Airport in
mandating the franchised taxi operators
utilize CNG taxicabs. Clean Energy
supported this effort at the Airport with information about fueling, attending and
speaking at public meetings and working with Ford Motor Company on vehicles and
incentives.
Eastside Station Project Team
Project Manager: Mr. Denis Ding, Clean Energy Manager of Engineering
General Contractor: AE Schmit Environmental
Equipment Supplier: IMW Compressors
Palm Springs International Airport
In partnership with SunLine Transit Agency, Clean Energy owns
and operates a CNG fueling station adjacent to Palms Springs
International Airport in Palm Springs, California. The station
serves a growing fleet of dedicated CNG taxicabs serving the
Coachella Valley.
Project Team
James N. Harger, Clean Energy Sr. Vice President, Sales and
Marketing (policy/project development)
Jim O'Neill, Clean Energy Account Manager (policy and
implementation)
Denis Ding, Clean Energy Manager of Engineering (station upgrade)
Richard Cromwell, III, CEO SunLine Transit (financing of taxicabs and support)
Waste Management Moreno Valley & Irvine
Clean Energy under contract with Waste Management has in the past 24 months
completed two state of the art CNG fueling stations. Each site provides CNG to over 40
refuse collection vehicles consuming 35-45 gallons per truck per day. Each station has
1000 scfin of compression supplied by IMW compressors.
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Mr. Ray Burke, Regional Vice President, (714) 282-0200
Waste Management, Moreno Valley
Total Cost $550,000
Waste Management, Irvine
Total Cost: $573,000
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References
Foothill Transit
Mr. George Karbowski, Director of Operations
100 Barranca Ave, Suite 100
West Covina, CA 91791
(626) 967-2274 x246
Relationship: Customer
SunLine Transit Agency
Richard Cromwell III, General Manager
32-505 Harry Oliver Trail
Thousand Palms, CA 92276
(760)343-3456 x100
Relationship: Customer
LAX Contact
David Waldner, Director of Operations
Los Angeles World Airports
7411 World Way West
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(310) 646-3263
Relationship: Customer
Denver International Airport
Terry Henry, Asst. Deputy Director
27500 E. 80t' Ave
Denver, CO 80249
(303)342-2885
Relationship: Customer
City of Aurora
John Lepthien, Fleet Services Coordinator
13625 East Ellsworth Ave, Bldg B
Aurora, CO 80012
City of Lonamont
Bruce Maysilles, Fleet Manager
1100 S. Sherman St.
Longmont, CO 80501
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Clean Energy Key Personnel
Clean Energy brings over 200 years of employee experience in the NGV business,
including direct experience working with transit agencies. This wealth of direct
experience can assure the City of Clean Energy's commitment to the NGV industry and
to developing successful partnerships.
The key team members associated with this project include:
Andrew J. Littlefair, President and CEO
Assigned Role: Mr. Littlefair will provide overall management and direction for Clean
Energy and approve large expenditures.
Mr. Littlefair is an accomplished businessman who educates and promotes the use of
natural gas to both national and state agencies. Having worked directly for President
Ronald Reagan in the White House for many years, Mr. Littlefair is well versed in the
political process that is necessary to accomplish the goals of the Clean Air Act. This is
definitely an advantage for Clean Energy as it expands the network of natural gas
infrastructure throughout North America. Mr. Littlefair is the current Chairman of the
national Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition and has been a board member for the past seven
years. Additionally, Mr. Littlefair is credited with developing some of the early
successful models to switch fleets to Clean Energy gas while simultaneously building
economically viable stations. The earliest model involved SuperShuttle, Southern
California Gas Company and Chrysler that ultimately resulted in the development of
three of the largest public fueling stations in the United States. Operations of these
projects are still supervised by Mr. Littlefair.
Alan P. Basham, Executive Vice President
Assigned Role: Mr. Basham will have primary responsibility for project budgeting and
control, schedule adherence, and negotiations with prime vendors.
Mr. Basham was instrumental in the concept and development of eFuels, Inc., a leading
provider of natural gas as a transportation fuel in Canada. Mr. Basham provided the
start-up company's business direction and was responsible for the daily management for
this new Canadian subsidiary of BC Gas, Inc. Mr. Basham has extensive experience with
developing new markets, working with original equipment manufacturers such as Ford
Motor Co., and in creating public/private partnerships necessary to grow the natural gas
market in Canada and the United States. Mr. Basham is a Professional Engineer (British
Columbia, Canada) with the following credentials: BASc (UBC, Civil Engineering);
MEng (UBC, Hydraulics and Water Resources) and MBA (SFU). He has 28 years
experience in consulting engineering, business management and ten years experience in
natural gas vehicles.
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