Opportunity
University Of Maine Maineuniversity #2027-027
Natural gas supply for the University of Maine at Orono
Posted
October 12, 2026
Respond By
October 26, 2026
Identifier
2027-027
NAICS
221210
The University of Maine System is seeking natural gas bids for the University of Maine at Orono account. - Buyer and location - Government buyer: University of Maine System, on behalf of the University of Maine at Orono; service location is the Steam Plant in Orono, Maine. - Competitive Energy Services is soliciting bids on the University's behalf. The account's utility is Unitil, formerly Bangor Gas. - Requirement and quantity - Natural gas supply for one account, with estimated annual usage of 450,536 Dth. - Suppliers should price fixed-basis and basis-plus-NYMEX options, with daily and monthly cashouts, 0% and 10% swing options, and full-requirements structures. - The bid also requests a spot gas adder and a cashout adder referenced to the Platts AGT city-gates midpoint; suppliers unable to use that reference should propose an alternative index. - Notable requirements - Bidders must state credit status and approval requirements, whether capacity is included or passed through, and payment terms. No broker fee applies. - The requested contract term is up to 36 months. Pricing fields cover 12-, 24-, and 36-month terms, with additional 48- and 60-month pricing columns. - Award may be made by location, considering price and other factors. - OEMs and suppliers - No natural gas OEM or prospective supplier is named. Competitive Energy Services is the named bid solicitor; Unitil (formerly Bangor Gas) is identified as the utility, not as a natural gas OEM.
Description
The University of Maine System, on behalf of the University of Maine at Orono, is seeking bids from qualified natural gas suppliers for natural gas supply and related services. The bid requests pricing for fixed-basis and fixed-basis-plus-NYMEX options, including daily and monthly cashouts, 0% and 10% swings, and full requirements, as well as a spot gas adder. Estimated annual aggregated usage is 450,536 Dth for one account, and the requested bid terms include 12, 24, and 36 months. Bids are due by 4:00 PM on October 26, 2026; the contract term is scheduled to begin July 1, 2027, for up to 36 months.