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Florida DMS Solicits Statewide Natural Gas Supply and Delivery Contract

The State of Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is seeking a qualified contractor to supply, schedule, and deliver natural gas statewide under a State Term Contract. - Government Buyer: - Department of Management Services (DMS), Division of State Purchasing - Office: Florida Department of Management Services - Products/Services Requested: - Supply of natural gas (commodity), measured in MMBtu, delivered on a firm basis to state agencies and eligible users - Management of transportation, scheduling, nominations, and balancing of natural gas deliveries - Administration of Firm Transportation Service (FTS) Agreements with Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGT) - Detailed monthly invoicing and semiannual reporting (meter location/usage, capacity acquisition/release) - Key Requirements: - Vendor must be a Marketer of Natural Gas with at least three consecutive years of experience - Pricing is based on S&P Global Platts Inside FERC Gas Market Report index for FGT zones, plus a fixed Firm Markup - Compliance with all regulatory, quality, and reporting standards is mandatory - Financial penalties apply for late or incomplete reporting - Only one award will be made, or none if not in the state's best interest - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named; the opportunity is open to qualified natural gas marketers - Florida Gas Transmission Company (FGT) is referenced as the pipeline operator for transportation agreements - Estimated annual spend is approximately $893,020.78 - Attachments include scope of work, mandatory requirements, pricing sheet, and FGT transportation service contracts

Description

The Department of Management Services (DMS) of the State of Florida is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) to establish a State Term Contract for the supply of natural gas on a statewide basis. The contract aims to make a statewide award to one bidder or no award if deemed in the best interest of the state. The scope includes the supply, scheduling, and delivery of natural gas, compliance with regulatory requirements, and detailed invoicing and reporting. The contract term includes an initial and renewal period, with firm markup pricing and provisions for balancing quantities and handling recalled commodities.

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