Local natural gas distribution utility with asset management services

Norwich Public Utilities (NPU) in New London County, Connecticut, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting qualified natural gas suppliers and asset managers to provide firm natural gas supply and capacity management services for its Gas utility division. The procurement, identified as Solicitation Number 23-21, seeks a comprehensive contract to begin on November 1, 2023, and run through October 31, 2025, with potential for up to two additional one-year renewals. Qualified vendors must demonstrate expertise in natural gas distribution and asset management, with the ability to provide strategic capacity management and reliable supply services. The RFP requires vendors to submit proposals that outline their capacity to meet NPU's natural gas distribution needs, with responses due by November 3, 2022, at 2:00 PM EDT. Delivery terms are specified as Free On Board Destination, with payment terms to be determined by the selected vendor. The procurement contact is Robert Castronova, located at 100 Broadway Room 105, Norwich, CT 06360, who can be reached at 860-823-3770 for any questions or clarifications.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified natural gas suppliers and asset managers. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure that might require integration. The solicitation documents consistently note that no estimated total contract value is specified, leaving pricing and financial terms to be negotiated with the selected vendor. While the RFP provides extensive details about the contract's scope and requirements, it does not outline specific evaluation criteria beyond the vendor's demonstrated capability to provide firm natural gas supply and capacity management services. The procurement appears designed to be flexible, allowing vendors to present comprehensive proposals that meet NPU's natural gas distribution needs for the specified two-year period, with potential for contract extension.