17-138 Natural Gas Retail Agent (Gas Broker) for the City? s Municipal Buildings

The City of Springfield, Massachusetts is seeking a Natural Gas Retail Agent (Gas Broker) to provide guidance and assistance in making energy procurement decisions for its municipal buildings. The initial contract term is one year with two one-year renewal options at the City's discretion. The City is looking for a contractor to help procure stable and predictable prices for natural gas supply and schedule such supply contracts when market conditions are favorable. Proposals will be accepted until 2:00 PM on May 25, 2017, and all questions must be received by May 18, 2017. The successful bidder will serve as the City's natural gas retail agent/consultant, with responsibilities including providing recommendations and expertise to the City on natural gas procurement. The City supports 20% minority and women (MWBE) participation in all contracts, and the Chief Procurement Officer reserves the right to waive any informality or reject any or all proposals if it is in the public interest to do so. Pricing terms, funding requirements, and other financial details were not provided in the advertisement.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, but the City supports 20% MWBE participation. The advertisement did not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The advertisement also did not provide any details on the possible award values or budget ranges for this contract opportunity.