RESOLUTION NO. 275
AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS, LLC REGARDING THE SUPPLY OF ELECTRICITY FOR VARIOUS COUNTY FACILITIES
Introduced: 9/13/21
By Public Works Committee, Messrs. Cleary, Domalewicz and Miller:
WHEREAS, By Resolution No. 428 for 2004, this Honorable Body established the Albany County Energy Advisory Group consisting of the Commissioner of the Department of Management and Budget, the Purchasing Agent and the Executive Director of the Water Purification District to act as the County’s agent to obtain the lowest prices and the best terms pertaining to the purchase of natural gas and electric energy on behalf of the County, and
WHEREAS, The Purchasing Agent issued a Request for Proposals pertaining to the supply of electricity for various County Facilities and two proposals were received, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Energy Advisory Group reviewed said proposals, and has recommended awarding the contract to Direct Energy Business, LLC, as it is offering the County the opportunity to participate in a Community Solar program that could result in an additional 10% saving on National Grid distribution costs, now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Direct Energy Business, LLC, Iselin, NY 08830 regarding the supply of electricity for various County Departments at the fees indicated in the proposal submitted by the Direct Energy Business, LLC for a three year term commencing August 1, 2021 and ending July 31, 2024, with two optional one-year extensions, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreement as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.