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

The City of Donaldsonville is soliciting sealed and electronic bids to construct new 3‑inch MDPE natural gas mains, install 1‑inch service lines with excess‑flow valves, and tie‑in existing gas infrastructure throughout the municipal service area. Bidders must be pre‑qualified, possess an approved Operator Qualification (OQ) program, and submit a 5 % bid bond. The project is funded in part by a PHMSA grant and is subject to domestic preference and small‑business participation requirements. • New 3‑in. MDPE gas mains and 1‑in. service lines with excess‑flow valves • Required pre‑qualification: OQ program, drug/alcohol program, and $250k reference projects • Bid submission deadline: 30 Jun 2026 10:00 AM (sealed or electronic) with 5 % bid bond • Pre‑bid conference (non‑mandatory) on 16 Jun 2026 11:00 AM • Contractor must have bonding capacity for 100 % of the bid and cannot subcontract more than 49 % of the project value