Natural Gas Supply

Belknap County, New Hampshire is seeking qualified vendors to provide natural gas supply services through Request for Bid (RFB) No. 2025-13FM for county-owned facilities. The procurement is seeking proposals for both three-year and five-year contract terms, commencing January 1, 2026, with the scope covering natural gas supply for the Belknap County Jail, Belknap County Nursing Home, Belknap County Courthouse, and potentially other county properties. Suppliers must offer fixed pricing for the selected contract term and provide uninterrupted service in coordination with current utility providers Liberty Utilities (distribution) and Sprague Energy (supply). The bid submission deadline is 12:00 pm on Friday, August 29, 2025, with proposals to be submitted to Jon T. Bossey, Facilities Director, at the Belknap County Commissioners' Office. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, vendor experience, customer support quality, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Historical natural gas consumption indicates approximately 13,331 and 13,316 dekatherms used in 2023 and 2024, respectively. Comprehensive proposal requirements include a cover letter, company profile, detailed pricing information, references, and an account management plan.

The RFB does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The county reserves the right to terminate the agreement with 30 days' written notice, providing flexibility in contract management. While no incumbent vendor details are explicitly outlined beyond the current utility service providers (Liberty Utilities and Sprague Energy), the procurement suggests an open competitive bidding process. No specific budget range or award value is directly stated in the documentation, though the historical natural gas consumption provides insight into potential contract volume. The procurement appears designed to secure a stable, cost-effective natural gas supply with consistent service delivery across multiple county facilities. Vendors will need to demonstrate capability to integrate with existing utility infrastructure and provide comprehensive account management services that meet Belknap County's operational requirements.