Strange situation here - got contacted by a VA hospital in Denver that's been paying Xcel Energy rates for years, but someone told them federal facilities should be getting GSA rates. The monthly bill is running about $85K and they're wondering if they've been overpaying. Anyone familiar with federal facility billing rules?
VA hospital - federal vs utility rate question
Janet - VA hospitals are tricky. Some are on utility rates, others get power through GSA contracts or direct federal purchasing. It depends on when the facility was built and what agreements were signed. You'd need to dig into their original service agreements from when the hospital opened.
Cliff's right, it's complicated. I worked with a VA facility in Phoenix that discovered they should have been on a federal rate schedule and recovered about $340K in overcharges going back three years. But you need a federal contracts attorney to navigate the GSA regulations - it's not standard utility audit work.
Warren, that's exactly what I was afraid of. This is way outside my wheelhouse if it involves federal contracting rules. I'll refer them to someone who specializes in government accounts. Thanks for the heads up about potential recovery though - sounds like it could be substantial.