Interruptible Natural Gas

The County of Rockland is soliciting competitive bids from Retail Natural Gas Supply Companies to provide Interruptible Natural Gas (IT Natural Gas) Supply Service for two service accounts across Rockland County. This cooperative procurement involves both the County of Rockland and Rockland Community College (RCC), seeking a natural gas supply contract with flexible terms of 12, 24, or 36 months. Interested vendors must obtain official solicitation documents exclusively through two specified platforms: www.bidnetdirect.com or https://rocklandgov.bonfirehub.com/portal. The bid submission deadline is October 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM, with any procedural questions to be directed via email to purchasing@co.rockland.ny.us. Vendors are cautioned that only documents obtained through BidNet Direct or the Bonfire System are considered official, and only those sources guarantee receipt of potential attachments, drawings, or addendum information. The procurement appears to be a standard supply contract without a service-disabled veteran-owned business set-aside requirement.

The solicitation indicates that similar goods or services have previously been purchased from out-of-state or foreign vendors, with Colonial Energy Inc. identified as a business entity awarded an identical or substantially similar procurement contract within the past five years. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the procurement is open to qualified Retail Natural Gas Supply Companies operating in New York State counties. The contract appears designed to establish a flexible natural gas supply arrangement, potentially allowing for interruption of service under certain conditions. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the procurement documentation. The geographical scope encompasses Rockland County and potentially other New York State counties, with service locations described as "various" in the original solicitation. Prospective bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified submission requirements and platforms.