Description
The State of Wisconsin is soliciting bids from qualified vendors to provide comprehensive natural‑gas supply and management services for its agencies and facilities statewide. The contract will be for a one‑year term (January 1 – December 31 2027) with the option to renew up to nine additional one‑year terms. Services include delivering natural gas on a secondary‑firm or interruptible basis (secondary‑firm preferred), fixed‑price pricing, daily/monthly nominations, balancing and cash‑out management, detailed invoicing, 24/7 customer support, and a secure web‑portal for reporting and analytics. Vendors must have at least three years of recent Wisconsin retail natural‑gas experience, be registered in the state e‑Supplier portal, and be able to handle large volume fluctuations (e.g., UW‑Madison steam plant). The award will go to the qualified bidder with the lowest guaranteed total annual cost.
• Scope: Supply secondary‑firm or interruptible natural gas to all state‑owned facilities (12 usage areas).
• Contract term: 1 year, renewable up to 9 additional years.
• Pricing: Fixed‑price (city‑gate cost) with NYMEX‑based basis pricing; pricing must remain firm for the initial term.
• Mandatory requirements: 3 + years Wisconsin retail gas experience, registration in Wisconsin e‑Supplier, ability to provide 24/7 support and web‑based reporting.
• Deliverables: Monthly itemized invoices, daily/monthly nominations, balancing services, market updates, emergency contact info.
• Evaluation: Lowest guaranteed total annual cost while meeting all mandatory specifications.