Natural Gas Line Replacement and Improvements

The City of San Mateo issued solicitation 46T090 for the Natural Gas Line Replacement and Improvements project to replace an aging natural gas line at the Wastewater Treatment Plant with a new 3-inch Medium Density Polyethylene pipeline. The scope of work includes trenching, underground utility location, piping installation, burial, and asphalt surface restoration from the Pacific Gas and Electric tie-in point to the plant. The project was estimated at 280,000 dollars with a performance period of 120 working days from the Notice to Proceed. The contract was awarded to EPS Inc. for 250,711 dollars, following a lowest price technically acceptable selection process. To qualify, the contractor was required to hold a California Class A Contractor license, provide a 10 percent bid bond, and maintain registration with the California Department of Industrial Relations. The project is governed by California Public Contract and Labor Codes, requiring adherence to prevailing wage rates and a 5 percent retention of the contract price for 35 days following the Notice of Completion. Dan Patten serves as the primary project manager for the City of San Mateo.