Retail Electrical Services

This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by Texas Tech University and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (collectively referred to as Texas Tech) for Retail Natural Gas Services. The procurement process will be conducted in two phases. In Phase One, Texas Tech will identify one or more qualified firms to provide the required natural gas services. In Phase Two, Texas Tech will select a final proposer based on the evaluation criteria specified in the RFP. Texas Tech is seeking proposals that can provide 100% of the natural gas capacity and requirements for its Lubbock campuses, which consume approximately 1,200,000 MMBTU per year. The contract term is up to 20 years, with an initial 10-year term and two optional 5-year renewal periods. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM Central on May 3, 2024, and must be submitted through the TechBid online system. The evaluation criteria include total costs, qualifications, value-added options, quality of resources, availability of personnel, and financial stability.

This RFP does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFP does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and it does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFP does not provide any information about the possible award values or budget ranges.