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Committee recommends $9 million Direct Energy bulk-electricity contract for Tollway facilities and lighting
Summary
Facilities & Fleet Operations staff recommended awarding a three-year bulk electricity contract to Direct Energy Business LLC (contract 2021) to serve the Tollway’s 496 utility accounts; presenters cited approximately $250,000 in monthly electrical costs and recommended a contract not to exceed $9,000,000.
Dave Donovan presented the Facilities & Fleet Operations item, recommending the Tollway use a Commonwealth master contract with Direct Energy Business LLC for bulk electricity supply across the system.
Donovan said the Tollway currently has 496 electrical utility accounts — 308 for roadway lighting and 188 for facilities — and staff spend about $250,000 per month on electrical costs that vary with weather and demand. He recommended award under contract 2021 in an amount not to exceed $9,000,000 for a three-year term to secure price stability through bulk purchasing.
The committee moved to place the facilities item on the August board meeting agenda; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The record shows the committee recommended placement on the full board agenda with the committee’s recommendation.
