Cooperative Electricity Supply Bid

The Wayne-Finger Lakes Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is conducting a cooperative electricity supply bid (WFL 2026-12) covering multiple counties including Oneida, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates. The procurement seeks to establish a direct electricity supply contract for various local government entities, including school districts, counties, cities, towns, and villages, for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option. Bidders must provide electricity supply through local distribution companies such as New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG), Rochester Gas and Electric (RG&E), and National Grid, utilizing an index plus adder pricing methodology. Qualified electric supply companies must submit detailed pricing on specialized bid summary sheets, with weighted point allocations based on historical electricity usage. The bid requires pre-approval from local utilities and compliance with electric deregulation regulations from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, New York State Legislature, and New York State Public Service Commission. Bid submissions are due by September 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES Business Office in Newark, NY, with bidders required to provide comprehensive documentation including sample contracts and insurance certificates.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must meet comprehensive insurance requirements, including Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Excess Liability/Umbrella Insurance ($1,000,000 each occurrence), Auto Liability Insurance, Workers' Compensation, and Disability Insurance as mandated by New York State Law. While specific budget ranges are not directly specified, the bid covers full electricity requirements across multiple rate classifications and service profiles, suggesting a potentially significant total contract value. The bid process allows for competitive pricing from multiple electric supply companies, with participants seeking the most advantageous electricity supply terms. Successful bidders must provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance executed by a company licensed by the New York State Insurance Department, with Wayne-Finger Lakes BOCES listed as an additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis. The procurement is structured to maximize competitive pricing and ensure reliable electricity supply for participating government entities across multiple counties.