126-13 Energy Aggregation-Gabel.pdf

126-13 June 11, 2013 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange is desirous to implement a Government Energy Aggregation (GEA) program for Township residents. The GEA program will allow West Orange residents to realize a savings on their gas and electric bills while remaining a PSE&G consumer; and WHEREAS, the services of a professional consulting firm is essential to aid the Township with all the steps necessary to implement a Township wide program of this nature; and WHEREAS, the Township did advertise for such services and on the submission date of April 10, 2013 did receive one proposal from Gabel Associates, Inc., 417 Denison Street, Highland Park, New Jersey 08904; and WHEREAS, Gabel Associates is a qualified Government Energy Aggregation Consultant who has demonstrated a positive track record related to electric and natural gas procurement on behalf of the local units in the State of New Jersey, and WHEREAS, there will be no cost to the Township for these services and an agreement attachment A is a part of this resolution. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange that a professional services contract is awarded to the firm Gabel Associates, Inc. to provide Government Energy Aggregation services in accordance with their proposal and agreement attached hereto. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be published in the West Orange Chronicle as required by law within ten (10) days of its passage. Karen J. Carnevale Victor Cirilo Municipal Clerk Council President Adopted: June 11, 2013