Bid Ref. #27-012 Natural Gas Pipeline Construction

The City of Albany is soliciting sealed bids for a natural gas pipeline construction project, specifically to replace an existing 8-inch high pressure plug valve with a new 8-inch welded, maintenance-free ball valve at N. Westover Boulevard and Gillionville Road. The project requires the use of hot tapping and stopping operations to maintain system integrity and includes the installation of a quadrupole detection loop. While the City provides major materials such as steel pipe and the valve, the contractor is responsible for all labor, tools, equipment, and PPE. The contract is a lump sum agreement with a one-year duration, and the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who demonstrates specific experience in high pressure natural gas pipeline construction and valve replacement. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the City of Albany Procurement Division by 2:30 p.m. on September 16, 2026. Required submission documents include a bid form, bid bond, indemnity agreement, and various certifications regarding non-collusion, drug-free workplaces, and debarment. The selected contractor must employ certified pipeline welders and maintain comprehensive insurance, including at least 1,000,000 dollars in general liability and automobile coverage. Key deliverables include successful pressure and leak test documentation, as-built records, and full site restoration. All work is subject to a one-year warranty from the date of written acceptance by the City.