Natural Gas Transport Services

North Carolina State University’s Campus Operations and Maintenance, Energy Management Department is seeking a single qualified natural‑gas provider to supply and transport full‑requirement natural gas for its main campus utilities, academic buildings, research facilities and residential sectors in Raleigh, NC. The university consumes roughly 2 million dekatherms (Dth) of natural gas per year and requires a fixed‑basis price (inclusive of transportation, fuel retention, and marketing margins) with no minimum or maximum volume guarantees. Vendors must submit sealed proposals with firm pricing for three contract‑term options (12, 24, or 36 months) beginning July 1 2028. The award will be made by February 18 2027, and the selected vendor will be responsible for NYMEX futures strip purchases, monthly invoicing, and providing transition assistance if the contract is not renewed. • Scope: Full‑requirements natural gas supply and transportation for all university utility accounts behind Enbridge Gas’s LDC franchise. • Volume: Approx. 2 M Dth annually (no take‑or‑pay commitment). • Contract term options: 12, 24, or 36 months, commencing July 1 2028. • Pricing: Fixed basis price per Dth (four‑decimal precision) plus a $3.00/Dth NYMEX placeholder for evaluation. • Submission: Electronic only via Bonfire portal; deadline November 20 2026, 2:00 PM ET. • Evaluation: Technical (40 %), deliverables (10 %), references (10 %), plus cost criteria. • Mandatory certifications: Financial stability, HUB participation, E‑Verify, anti‑collusion, and various state certifications.