First Public Hydrogen Opens Bid for Hydrogen Transportation Services

LANCASTER, Calif., Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH₂) is seeking Request for Proposals (RFP) for Hydrogen Transportation Services. The competitive solicitation invites qualified vendors to deliver liquid and gaseous hydrogen from producers to offtakers across California. The RFP is open now, with proposals due September 12, 2025, by 3:00 PM PDT.

"FPH₂ is ready to move hydrogen at scale and is looking for partners to make that possible," said FPH₂ Chairman R. Rex Parris. "This RFP demonstrates our continued leadership in building systems that are reliable, practical, and forward-looking. It's not just about trucks or trailer, it's about accelerating a hydrogen deployment."

The RFP invites qualified bidders to propose solutions that align with FPH₂'s mission of streamlining hydrogen procurement and infrastructure development. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capabilities, cost-effectiveness, and ability to deliver lasting value for end users.

Vendors can access the RFP (No. 03-25) and submit proposals electronically through the PlanetBids portal. The solicitation covers hydrogen gas and liquid transport services and includes an online Q&A period open until September 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM PDT. 

Through the RFP, FPH₂ is creating a transparent process that brings public and private partners together to accelerate hydrogen adoption and deliver benefits directly to communities.

About First Public Hydrogen (FPH₂)

First Public Hydrogen (FPH₂) is the nation's first public hydrogen utility—a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) that connects hydrogen producers with public and private end users through a transparent, cost-effective platform. FPH₂ is building a shared hydrogen ecosystem that enables municipalities, water and transit agencies, and businesses to access hydrogen for fuel and operations. Through centralized procurement and planning, FPH₂ lowers barriers to entry and helps scale adoption statewide and beyond.

Learn more at www.firstpublich2.com.

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SOURCE First Public Hydrogen