Natural Gas Pipeline Construction

This solicitation invites qualified contractors to construct a natural‑gas pipeline, including an 8‑inch valve change‑out, for the Water, Gas & Light Commission in Albany, GA. The contract will be awarded on a lump‑sum basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a 5 % bid bond and 100 % performance/pay bonds required. Liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for schedule overruns, and the contract term is 90 days from notice to proceed. The project includes excavation, pipe installation, burial, and third‑party coating inspection, operating at 150 psi, with potential nitrogen use. • Scope: Excavation, installation, burial of natural‑gas pipeline and replacement of an 8‑inch valve (welding, tap/stop, cut‑out, install new valve). • Financials: 5 % bid bond, 100 % performance/pay bonds; $500/day liquidated‑damage clause; short 90‑day contract duration. • Technical: Operating pressure 150 psi, likely nitrogen purge; third‑party coating inspector required; detailed drawings provided in addenda.