Natural Gas Supply Service

Kean University is soliciting qualified natural‑gas suppliers to provide firm, 100 % volume‑tolerance gas service to its two campuses (Union and Jersey City). Bidders may submit separate proposals for the Elizabethtown Gas (ETG) group or the PSE&G group, covering all accounts within the chosen group. Pricing must be quoted per Dekatherm at the city‑gate point and must already include New Jersey’s 6.625 % sales tax and the $0.095 per Dekatherm energy‑agent fee. The contract will be a full‑requirements service with term options ranging from 24 to 36 months (or alternate 21‑23‑month start‑date variations). All vendors must hold a current New Jersey Board of Public Utilities gas‑supplier license and be authorized by the respective local distribution company. The bid submission deadline is 12 p.m. ET on November 6, 2026, with a hold‑firm price deadline of 3 p.m. ET the same day. The award will be notified the same day. • Two bid groups (ETG and PSE&G) – suppliers can bid on one or both. • Pricing point: city‑gate, per‑Dekatherm, inclusive of tax and energy‑agent fee. • Mandatory licensing: NJBPU gas‑supplier license required. • Contract terms: 24‑ or 36‑month options plus alternate start‑date variations. • Submission: electronic upload via Gabel Associates portal plus email copy; qualifications due Oct 23, 2026 with cure deadline Oct 30, 2026.