“The Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force had asked I consider requiring the upcoming state fleet contract to include CNG-fueled vehicles,” said Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. “This morning the contract is officially out to bid, putting us one step closer to our goal of using the abundant clean-burning natural gas produced right here in West Virginia to fuel our state fleet.”
The task force is also exploring interest in partnerships with and among natural gas producers, infrastructure developers, vehicle manufacturers, and other industry leaders to expand the natural gas fueling infrastructure in West Virginia. Once the infrastructure is in place, West Virginians will also begin to see the financial savings of the switch.
The contract bid was published in West Virginia Purchasing Bulletin. The Purchasing Division will hold a pre-bid conference August 22nd and the bid opening is scheduled for September 6th.
Source: Office of the Governor Earl Ray Tomblin
