Interruptible Natural Gas

The North Dakota Interruptible Natural Gas multi-award vehicle provides a cooperative purchasing contract for interruptible natural gas services, specifically targeting the Bismarck/Mandan area. The contract enables a wide range of governmental and public entities to access natural gas services, including state agencies, higher education institutions, counties, cities, townships, public educational entities, governmental boards, nonprofit organizations, tribal agencies, transportation providers, and the International Peace Garden. Entities can leverage this contract to procure natural gas through an optional participation model, with the flexibility to execute a Participating Addendum with the prime contractor.

Rainbow Gas Company serves as the prime contractor for this state-wide contract, which was originally awarded on October 1, 2021, with the current contract period running through September 30, 2025. The contract is geographically focused on North Dakota and is structured as a cooperative purchasing agreement under North Dakota Century Code. While the contract does not guarantee specific purchase volumes, it provides a standardized framework for governmental entities to access natural gas services. The contract has undergone multiple amendments, with the most recent (Amendment Number 3) extending the performance period and maintaining one additional 12-month renewal option available after the current term.