27-002 Gas Main Installer

The City of Commerce is soliciting proposals for a standby professional service provider to handle natural gas main installations and repairs within its service area. The contract is for an initial term of one year, with the option to renew annually for up to three years. The scope of work includes various installation tasks such as polyethylene gas main laying, boring, valve installation, and tie-ins for 2-inch and 4-inch mains, as well as rock removal. Proposals will be evaluated by a committee based on cost (40 points), proposal completeness (20 points), the quality of previous similar projects (20 points), project understanding (15 points), and the ability to meet timelines (5 points). Successful bidders must provide a bid bond equal to 5% of the base proposal and a performance bond equal to 100% of the contract amount upon award. Insurance requirements include general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per incident and Georgia-mandated workman's compensation. Contractors must comply with the laws of the State of Georgia, including the Illegal Immigration Reform and Enforcement Act of 2011 and E-Verify registration. Additionally, the contractor must provide operator qualifications for all employees and submit PHMSA drug and alcohol testing data to the City on a quarterly basis. Payment is processed 30 days after invoice or delivery, contingent upon the completion of all construction and successful testing of installed products. Proposals must be submitted in a sealed package by November 6, 2026, and must include an executive summary, at least three Georgia-based client references, a W-9, and a completed vendor master form. Submissions require two paper copies and one electronic copy in PDF or Word format, with technical requirements provided in Excel.