SUNY Schenectady Natural Gas Supply Services

SUNY Schenectady (College) is accepting quotes from qualified, responsive, and responsible Natural Gas suppliers and brokers to provide fixed-price Natural Gas supply. Pricing shall be firm, fixed, and all-inclusive on a $/therm basis for each 3-year and 5-year term for the full contract term following contract execution. Quotes shall cover all labor and materials to perform services in conformity with this Request for Quotations (RFQ).

The intention of this Request for Quotations (RFQ) is to obtain the services of qualified, responsive, and responsible Natural Gas suppliers and brokers to provide Natural Gas supply services to SUNY Schenectady County Community College ("SUNY Schenectady" or the "College") in accordance with the Scope of Services set forth in this RFQ. The College's natural gas load is located within NYISO Zone F (NIMO/National Grid territory).

The selected supplier(s) shall provide Natural Gas supply, account management, coordination with utilities, and customer service support.

SUNY Schenectady prefers dual billing, with National Grid continuing to provide delivery service billing and the selected Natural Gas supplier providing separate billing for Natural Gas supply charges. Bidders should clearly describe their billing process and invoice format in their quotes.

Payment terms for supplier invoices shall be Net 30 days following receipt of a proper invoice, unless otherwise mutually agreed upon during contract negotiations.

The College intends for additions or removals of meters associated with normal facility operations, acquisitions, dispositions, relocations, or utility account changes to be accommodated at the contracted pricing without repricing, penalties, or additional fees.

The College's accounts are located within NYISO Zone F National Grid (Niagara Mohawk / NIMO), and quotes must reflect pricing and delivery consistent with this zone and utility structure.

The College shall not be responsible for broker fees. Compensation must be paid by supplier and embedded in $/Therm. No separate fees are allowed.

All pricing under this RFQ shall remain firm, fixed, and all-inclusive for the full contract term following execution.

The College's current estimated annual Natural Gas usage is approximately 184,041 therms, served across eight (8) gas meters. This information is provided for reference only and is not guaranteed.

SUNY Schenectady may require the Successful Bidder to provide uninterrupted services after contract termination/expiration in order to transition to a subsequent Natural Gas supply provider.

**Submission:** All Quotes must be delivered in a sealed envelope/package and marked "Bids: RFQ 2026-07, Natural Gas Supply Services" not later than **2:00 p.m. ET on November 19, 2026** to SUNY Schenectady County Community College, ATTN: Division of Administrative Services, Elston Hall, Suite 502, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY 12305.

Questions regarding this solicitation should be sent to purchasing@sunysccc.edu. All questions and answers will be published in the form of an addendum.

The anticipated contract term will be for either a three-year or five-year period commencing February 1, 2027, and expiring either January 31, 2030, or January 31, 2032.

Award shall be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder in accordance with Attachment 4.

Final pricing may be adjusted based on market conditions at the time of the Award, adjustments are limited to the lesser of: (a) documented market change over four weeks or (b) ±5% of proposed $/Therm.

Bidders must complete and submit the *Receipt of Addenda* form if addenda have been issued.