NATURAL GAS SYSTEM INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS – PHMSA (FY 2023) ROUND 2 (A)

The City of Donaldsonville is seeking qualified contractors to construct new MDPE natural gas distribution mains (2”, 3”, 4”, and 6”) throughout its service area, install 1” service lines with excess‑flow valves, and tie into existing meters with new lock‑wing ball valves. Bidders must be pre‑qualified under PHMSA 49 CFR 192.801 OQ requirements, provide a 5 % bid bond, and demonstrate bonding capacity for the full contract amount. The project is funded partially by a PHMSA grant and must comply with domestic preference (Buy‑America) and small‑business participation goals. • Scope: new gas mains, service line installation, valve upgrades, and connection to existing infrastructure. • Mandatory pre‑qualification: submission of Operator Qualification & Training program and drug/alcohol program compliance. • Financial: bid bond 5 % of total bid, bonding capacity 100 % of proposal, subcontracting limited to 49 % of value.