Purchase of Natural Gas for Power Plant
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 50012-657-27
- State
- Louisiana
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
Updated .
About this opportunity
Livingston Parish, Louisiana is requesting bids for natural gas supply to a power plant facility, with bids due August 3, 2026. The solicitation document (50012-657-27.pdf) specifies quality standards, delivery requirements, and performance metrics for natural gas procurement to support power generation operations.
Bidders must demonstrate financial stability, operational capacity for consistent supply, and compliance with Louisiana environmental and regulatory standards applicable to natural gas distribution and delivery. Evaluation criteria emphasize price competitiveness, reliability of supply, and vendor qualifications. The solicitation may include set-aside provisions or preferences under Louisiana procurement regulations, though specific programs are not detailed in the posted notice.
The contract term extends for the operational needs of the power plant facility. Site visits and pre-bid meetings are available to allow potential vendors to familiarize themselves with facility requirements and technical specifications. Pricing will be determined by competitive bidding, with costs reflected in power generation operational expenses.
Opportunity text
Louisiana Tech University is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of natural gas delivered to the University Power Plant. The contract covers the supply of high-pressure natural gas (350 PSIG) and low-pressure supplemental gas (40 PSIG) to support a Solar 70 gas turbine with heat recovery boiler and additional steam boilers for campus heating and cooling. Gas will be contracted on a firm basis with delivery to 904 Hergot Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana. Pricing is based on NYMEX Natural Gas Futures monthly settlement prices for Louisiana/Southeast deliveries into Henry Hub plus bidder-provided add-on cost per MMBTU. Expected consumption is 598,023 MMBTU over the 12-month period with a nomination volume of 393,000 MMBTU. Multiple delivery point options available including Energy Transfer (350 PSIG) or Delta Utilities/CenterPoint (40 PSIG). Minimum 2,000 MMBTU supply capacity required. Contract allows for one-year initial term with two one-year renewal options.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 50012-657-27.pdf |
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