Title
Vote on a request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and sole source for Chatham County Facilities Department for Wildan, formerly known as Lime Energy Services Co.
Abstract
Introduction & Background: Chatham County’s power utility provider is Duke Energy. Duke Energy has contracted with Wildan through a competitive bid process to be their sole provider for their Small Business Energy Saver Program. North Carolina General Statute 143-129 (e) (6) authorizes Local Governments to purchase without bidding when standardization is the overriding consideration and price competition for a product is not available.
Discussion & Analysis: North Carolina General Statute 143-129 (e) (6) authorizes Local Governments to purchase without bidding when standardization is the overriding consideration and price competition for a product is not available. This is the situation we are facing with Wildan who is currently contracted with Duke Power who is our sole utility provider. Chatham County would like to incorporate this Energy Savings Program in our facilities.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: N/A
Recommendation/Motion: Vote on a request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and sole source for the Chatham County Facilities Department for Wildan, formerly known as Lime Energy Services Co.