Interruptible Natural Gas

The County of Rockland and Rockland Community College (RCC) are seeking Retail Natural Gas Supply Companies to provide Interruptible Natural Gas (IT Natural Gas) Supply Service through a cooperative procurement process. The Request for Bid (RFB-RC-2025-113) solicits proposals for natural gas services with a service start date of January 2026, targeting two service accounts with a three-year average volume of 52,000 dekatherms (Dth). Bidders must submit pricing for 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms with 100% Swing Tolerances, offering both Basis-only and City Gate (Basis plus NYMEX) rate options. The bid requires NYMEX + Basis pricing to the City Gate, inclusive of Orange & Rockland Utility line loss charges. Proposals are due electronically on October 8, 2025, at 11:30 AM EST through the Bonfire Portal, with bidders required to submit documentation including a Statement of Required Disclosures, References, NYS Worker's Compensation Certificates, and an Affidavit of Non-Collusion. The County will evaluate submissions based on the lowest responsible bidder meeting all bid requirements.

NORESCO, LLC has been appointed as the exclusive Energy Consultant for this cooperative purchase, with the awarded Retail Natural Gas Supply Company responsible for the consultant's fee. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned, bidders must meet standard procurement qualifications. The contract allows for individual contracting by both the County of Rockland and RCC, with each agency separately responsible for their natural gas purchases. The procurement does not specify a precise award value, but the historical usage suggests an annual procurement volume around 52,000 Dth for the two entities combined. The contract is subject to annual availability and appropriation of sufficient funds, providing flexibility for both parties. Colonial Energy Inc. was previously awarded a similar contract, which may indicate potential market interest from established energy supply companies. The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, maintaining competitive flexibility in the procurement process.