Department
Real Estate and Asset Management
Requested Action
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Request approval of a statewide contract - Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, SWC#99999-001-SPD0000164-0002, Natural Gas Firm Delivery Service in the amount not to exceed $750,000.00 with Scana Energy Marketing, LLC (Atlanta, GA), to provide natural gas services to all Fulton County facilities to include the Fulton County Jail Complex. Effective dates: January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval of statewide contracts of more than $100,000 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item
Open and Responsible Government
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☒
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District 2 ☐
District 3 ☐
District 4 ☐
District 5 ☐
District 6 ☐
Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background This contract provides natural gas services to all Fulton County firm delivery accounts which include the Fulton County Jail Complex for fiscal year 2026. The cost for this natural gas services contract is projected based on the consumption during the previous year (FY2025, $741,489.39) from the fixed firm accounts and adjusted for inflation and escalating gas prices for projected usage for the next 12 months.
Scope of Work: In using this statewide contract for natural gas, the County can save money on the fluctuating cost of natural gas by participating in volume buying.
Key benefits of utilizing the statewide contract includes:
Ø Transportation pricing is an average of 30% less than what was offered on the prior statewide contract.
Ø Natural gas program manager is available to assist customers in obtaining their natural gas along with explaining options and services provided.
Ø A dedicated contract management team that will manage the daily operations of this statewide contract.
Ø Each pool group, in its entirety, is covered by one supplier.
Community Impact: This service is necessary for the comfort of the patrons and employees in County facilities.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Real Estate and Asset Management recommends approval.
Project Implications: This contract provides natural gas service at all County facilities, including the Fulton County Jail Complex. Natural gas service allows for the provision of facility heating as well as food preparation in designated facilities.
Community Issues/Concerns: None that the Department is aware of.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this contract is not approved, the County facilities will not have the required natural gas service.
Contract Modification No, this is a new procurement.
Contract & Compliance Information
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached
Exhibit 1: SWC#99999-001-SPD0000164-0002
Exhibit 2: Cooperative Purchasing Justification and Approval Form
Contact Information
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Previous Contracts
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$750,000.00 |
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$750,000.00 |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-999-S666-1492: General, Non-Agency, Gas- $750,000.00 “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2026 by BOC”
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Start Date: 1/1/2026 |
End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
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