REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Contract authorization with NRG, formerly known as Direct Energy Business for the supply of natural gas to various County facilities through the use of the Municipal Electric and Gas Alliance (MEGA) program
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Date: 5/28/2026
Department: WPD
Attending Meeting: Angelo Gaudio
Submitted By: Angelo Gaudio
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 518-447-1624
Purpose of Request: Contract Authorization 2 years
CONTRACT TERMS/CONDITIONS:
Party Names and Addresses: NRG / Direct Energy Business
194 Wood Avenue South, 2nd Floor, Iselin NY 08830
Term: (Start/end date or duration) 11/1/2027 to 10/31/2029
Amount/Raise Schedule/Fee: Varies by Department
BUDGET INFORMATION:
Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ? No ?
Anticipated in Budget: Yes ? No ?
Spreadsheet attached: Yes ? No ?
Source of Funding - (Percentages)
Federal: Enter text. County: 100%
State: Enter text. Local: Enter text.
County Budget Accounts:
Revenue Account and Line: Enter text.
Revenue Amount: Enter text.
Appropriation Account and Line: Varies by Department
Appropriation Amount: Varies by Department
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ? No ?
If Mandated, Cite Authority: Enter text.
Request for Bids / Proposals:
Competitive Bidding Exempt: Yes ? No ?
# of Response(s): NA
# of MWBE: NA
# of Veteran Business: NA
Bond Resolution No.: NA
Apprenticeship Program Yes ? No ?
Previous requests for Identical or Similar Action:
Resolution/Law Number and Date: Res97 of 2025
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
Due to continued volatility in natural gas markets the County's natural gas supplier, NRG, is recommending locking in the basis cost for the County's daily and monthly natural gas accounts. The remaining supply cost will be purchased in blocks over the next year. This app...
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