Q26-01 Natural Gas

Forsyth County Schools is issuing Request for Quotation Q26-01 for Natural Gas services through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide natural gas supply for a 12-month contract period beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2027. The procurement covers approximately 60 distinct facilities across the Forsyth County Schools district, including elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, administrative centers, and support facilities distributed across multiple municipalities including Cumming, Alpharetta, Gainesville, and Suwanee. Prospective vendors must submit fixed two-part therm pricing quotes based on a fixed Distribution, Delivery, and Demand Charge (DDDC) Factor of $5.00 and must include all applicable Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) pass-through charges in their calculations. All pricing rates and formats must remain firm for the entire contract period, with no additional fees or service charges beyond those agreed upon at contract commencement permitted. Award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bid meeting Forsyth County Schools' terms and conditions. Quotes must be submitted to Matt Wark at mwark@forsyth.k12.ga.us by March 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM via email (preferred), professional delivery, or hand delivery to the FCS Facilities Department at 1120 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, GA 30040, with inquiries directed in writing to Matt Wark at the email address provided or by phone at 770-887-2461.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to disadvantaged enterprises or other specialized vendor classifications. Forsyth County Schools is exempt from Federal Excise Tax and State and Local Sales Tax, which should be reflected in vendor pricing proposals. The district currently manages natural gas accounts through Atlanta Gas Light (AGL) and maintains an Energy Management Company (EMC) account system for tracking and billing purposes, with each facility assigned corresponding EMC and AGL account numbers that vendors will need to reference for service delivery and billing integration. The district reserves the right to accept or reject any quotation in whole or in part or to waive any minor irregularities. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, leaving pricing determination entirely to the competitive bidding process. The comprehensive account listing provided by Forsyth County Schools supplies potential bidders with specific facility addresses and account identification numbers necessary to develop accurate pricing proposals based on the district's consumption patterns and facility characteristics.