RESOLUTION NO. 494
AUTHORIZING AGREEMENTS WITH DIRECT ENERGY BUSINESS REGARDING THE SUPPLY OF NATURAL GAS FOR VARIOUS COUNTY FACILITIES
Introduced: 11/13/23
By Public Works Committee:
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 Executive Director of the Water Purification District has indicated that Albany County will continue to participate in the Municipal Electrical and Gas Alliance program for the purpose of purchasing its natural gas, and
WHEREAS, The Albany County Energy Advisory Group has recommended awarding the contract to Direct Energy Business regarding the supply of natural gas for various county facilities in order to take advantage of the current market rates, 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, Iselin, NJ, 08830 regarding the supply of natural gas for various County Departments at a fixed monthly rate of $0.475 per Dekatherm for the term commencing November 1, 2025 and ending October 31, 2026, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Executive is authorized to enter into an agreement with Direct Energy Business, Iselin, NJ 08830 regarding the supply of natural gas for the Water Purification District's North and South Plants, and the County Correctional Facility at a fixed daily rate of $2.14 per Dekatherm for the term commencing November 1, 2024 and ending October 31, 2026, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said agreements as to form and content,...
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