Third party administrator for natural gas

The Ohio Competitive Selection IDV (CSP901819) provides a comprehensive Third Party Administrator (TPA) service for natural gas procurement and management across state agencies, institutions of higher education, and cooperative purchasing members. The contract enables participating entities to access specialized natural gas administration services, including utility bill payment, invoice management, and transition services. Agencies can utilize either Choice or Transport Accounts, with a standardized contractor fee of $0.129 per thousand cubic feet (MCF), which covers bill payment and revenue sharing. Agencies with Transport Accounts have the option to opt out of certain billing services, which can reduce the per MCF fee by $0.015.

Summit Energy Services Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, is the prime contractor for this IDV, awarded by the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), General Services Division. The contract was originally effective from July 1, 2018, and has been renewed through October 31, 2026, via multiple amendments. The contract is a competitive selection type with statewide coverage across Ohio, designed as an optional use contract with no up-front costs to participating state entities. The TPA will be reimbursed by winning suppliers based on the per MCF rate, and the contract includes provisions for ongoing service and potential price adjustments throughout its performance period.