Replacement of 6-Inch Invasion Pipe, Phase 3A US DOT-PHMSA Grant Project

The project involves the construction and installation of approximately 17,100 linear feet of 6-inch polyethylene gas main in New Albany, Mississippi, funded by a federal grant from the U.S. DOT-PHMSA. Bids are due by November 6, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., and can be submitted either as sealed physical bids or electronically through a designated online platform. Only registered planholders who have obtained official bid packets from Plan House Printing and Graphics are eligible to submit bids. The scope includes open cut and horizontal directional drilling methods, installation of valves, fittings, service taps, pipeline markers, site restoration, and related work, with an estimated project value between $1.5 million and $3 million. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder offering the best value, with bid security and surety bonds required, and bids binding for 60 days post-opening. Regulatory compliance is a key aspect, requiring the successful contractor to maintain a Gas Operator Qualification Program and employee records as mandated by federal pipeline safety regulations. The contract emphasizes adherence to all applicable laws, ordinances, and safety standards, with the City reserving rights to reject or waive bids and to reject informalities. The bidding process is governed by standard municipal procedures, with detailed instructions on bid submission, security, and documentation. The project scope, specifications, and contract documents are available for review at the City Hall or online, with the contract primarily governed by federal pipeline safety regulations and general municipal bidding provisions, but without explicit references to FAR clauses or detailed evaluation criteria beyond price and responsibility.