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Board authorizes staff to accept best-value electricity proposal for contract beginning June 2027
Summary
Trustees authorized the superintendent or designee to accept best-value electricity proposals for a contract that will begin June 2027, citing market volatility and prior partnership with TASB Energy Cooperative; motion passed 7-0.
The Barbers Hill ISD Board authorized the superintendent or his designee to accept the best-value proposal(s) for electricity service that will begin in June 2027. The district noted a long-standing partnership with TASB Energy Cooperative and cited commodity-market volatility that makes competitive bids valid for very short windows; the recommendation permits staff to accept a winning proposal as bids are received.
The motion was made by Trustee Fred Skinner and seconded by Trustee Benny May; it passed unanimously. Staff listed Interlocal Purchasing Cooperatives to be used in the process, including Choice Partners, Harris County Department of Education, TASB Direct Energy and TIPS.
