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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 $700,000.00 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, 2025, through December 31, 2025. (APPROVED)
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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 $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
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?
Yes
Summary & Background: This contract provides natural gas services to all Fulton County (137) firm delivery accounts which include the Fulton County Jail Complex for fiscal year 2025. The cost for this natural gas services contract is projected based on the consumption during the previous year from the fixed firm accounts and adjusted for inflation and escalating gas prices for projected usage for the next 12 months.
Previously, natural gas services were provided for the County Jail through an Interruptible account. However, after analysis of the future natural gas rates, it was determined that it would be in the best interest of the County to switch to a firm fixed account.
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 Dedicated contract management team who 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.
The requested spending authority in the total amount of $700,000.00 will be more than enough to cover the costs for all 137 firm accounts for FY2025.
Project Implications: This contract provides natural services at all County facilities, including the Fulton County Jail Complex. Disconnection in gas services would force our facilities to shut down immediately and would limit the services that can be provided to our citizens.
Community Issues/Concerns: None of which the Department is aware.
Department Issues/Concerns: If this contract is not approved, the County facilities will not have natural gas services provided.
Contract Modification: This is a new request.
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
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Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Copy of Statewide Contract SWC#99999-001-SPD0000164-0002
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Joseph N. Davis, Director, Department of Real Estate and Asset Management, (404) 612-3772
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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Original Approved Amount: |
$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$700,000.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$700,000.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
100-999-S666-1492: General, Non-Agency, Gas- $700,000.00 “Subject to availability of funding adopted for FY2025 by BOC”
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: 1/1/2025 |
End Date: 12/31/2025 |
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Renewal/Extension Terms: N/A |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: N/A
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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