Title
Vote on a request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and sole source for the Chatham County Facilities Department for Lime Energy Services Co.
Abstract
Action Requested: Vote on a request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and sole source for the Chatham County Facilities Department for Lime Energy Services Co.
Introduction and Background: Chatham County’s power utility provider is Duke Energy. Duke Energy has contracted with Lime Energy Services Co. 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 and 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 Lime Energy Services Co. who is currently contracted with Duke Power which is our sole utility provider. Chatham County would like to incorporate this Energy Savings Program in our facilities. This will allow Chatham County an affordable opportunity to replace outdated lighting equipment with more energy efficient fixtures.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan: N/A
Budgetary Impact: None
Recommendation: Vote on a request to approve competitive bid exemption for standardization and sole source for the Chatham County Facilities Department for Lime Energy Services Co.