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Tallmadge agrees to participate in Ohio Schools Council electric bid
Summary
The board approved district participation in an Ohio Schools Council electricity purchasing consortium to leverage volume purchasing; final pricing will be determined during the upcoming bid and the district retains the option to accept or decline based on bid results.
The Tallmadge City Board of Education voted to permit district participation in the Ohio Schools Council (OSC) electric purchasing consortium and to take part in the upcoming bid process. District staff explained OSC is a purchasing consortium that aggregates demand across about 200 school districts to secure lower energy prices.
A presenter explained the vote authorizes participation in the bid but does not fix pricing: "This is giving permission to participate in the upcoming bid. So we don't know the number yet," the presenter said, adding the district retains the ability to accept or decline the resulting contract based on price.
Why it matters: joining OSC can reduce utility costs through bulk purchasing and helps districts obtain competitive electric rates without negotiating directly with multiple suppliers. The board approved participation by roll call and will evaluate the awarded price when bids are returned.
Next steps: staff will report bid results to the board for approval or rejection of the recommended contract.
