Energy Agent and Energy Procurement Consultant

The Jersey City Board of Education is seeking a qualified Energy Agent and Energy Procurement Consultant to provide comprehensive consulting services for the management of its publicly owned electricity and gas accounts. The scope of work includes energy procurement advisory, operation of a reverse auction platform, automated invoice validation, energy market analysis, tariff optimization, regulatory compliance, and ongoing reporting, with the goal of achieving the highest quality service through a best-value award determination rather than lowest price. Proposals must demonstrate proven expertise in New Jersey energy markets, including relevant NJ Board of Public Utilities licensure, and must show prior success serving government entities. All submissions must be made electronically via the ProcureNow portal by the deadline of May 20, 2026, with no hard copies accepted, and any unauthorized communication with board staff prior to award will result in disqualification. The evaluation will heavily weigh qualifications, scope capability, government experience, understanding of the project, compensation transparency, management accessibility, and complete adherence to submission requirements on a 100-point system, though weighting details are not disclosed. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements under New Jersey state law, including mandatory insurance coverage of $1 million general liability and $2 million umbrella coverage naming the Board as insured, adherence to anti-discrimination statutes, and affirmative action obligations. Offerors must submit a full suite of certifications and disclosures, including a W-9, Business Registration Certificate, Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Form, Russia-Belarus Certification, Disclosure of Investment in Iran, Statement of Ownership, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Conflict of Interest statement, Compensation Disclosure Affidavit, and Certification Regarding Debarment. Any vendor with employees who have contact with students must provide background check documentation, and all contractors must comply with anti-bullying reporting obligations. Contract records must be retained for five years, and the award is subject to annual funding availability. Compensation will be based on per kWh and per therm transactional fees, though actual pricing is to be proposed by respondents, and no contract value is specified. The contract term is up to 12 months, extendable within 60 days of award, and failure to provide truthful representations may result in a $50 penalty under state fraud statutes.