The U.S. public entity First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH2) has officially launched a call for tenders to provide transportation services for gaseous and liquid hydrogen across California. The objective is to enable delivery between producers and both public and private end users through selected service providers. Proposals must be submitted no later than September 12 at 3:00 PM (Pacific Time), exclusively via the PlanetBids platform.
Defined technical and financial criteria
Interested companies are invited to propose logistical solutions that comply with FPH2’s technical requirements while meeting the cost-effectiveness and reliability standards outlined in the specifications. The tender, listed under reference number 03-25, includes both gaseous and liquid hydrogen transport. A Q&A period is open until September 3 to clarify technical questions prior to submission.
A public model new to the hydrogen sector
First Public Hydrogen (FPH2), a structure formed through a Joint Powers Authority (JPA), is asserting its role in organising logistics within the hydrogen sector through this initiative. Its model aims to facilitate access for municipalities, water agencies, transport authorities and businesses to a shared supply chain. This public framework, according to FPH2, helps pool costs and simplifies administrative procedures related to hydrogen distribution.
A structured market for logistics operators
The request for proposals marks a step toward building a dedicated logistics market for hydrogen, at a time when demand remains focused on pilot sectors. By framing selection criteria around operational capacity and financial viability, FPH2 seeks to establish a stable and enduring network to support the growth of industrial and municipal applications.
“FPH2 is ready to deploy hydrogen at scale and is seeking partners who can make that ambition real,” said R. Rex Parris, chairman of the authority, in a statement issued on August 27.
