NIGP 91179: Gas Contracts

NIGP 91179 Gas Contracts, an Item code, covers natural gas main installation, relocation, and repair work solicited by municipalities and utility systems. State and local governments purchase labor and professional services for polyethylene and steel gas main installation in multiple sizes, valve installations, service connections, tie-ins, purging and abandonment of existing facilities, and rock excavation. Work requires specialized operator qualifications, PHMSA compliance, welder certifications per API Standard 1104 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 49 Parts 192 and 199, and state utility contractor licensing. Cities and municipal gas systems issue the solicitations under this code; Georgia municipalities represent the primary recent activity. Vendors must maintain General Liability insurance of at least $1 million per incident, Workers' Compensation coverage as required by state law, and demonstrate compliance with E-Verify and state labor standards. Evaluation criteria typically weight cost (40 percent), quality of previous similar projects and proposal completeness (20 points each), understanding of scope, and ability to meet timelines.

The City of Commerce, Georgia and the City of Cartersville Gas System dominate recent activity. The City of Commerce issued RFP 27-002 Gas Main Installer (due November 6, 2026) for standby contractor services covering polyethylene gas main installation at per-linear-foot or per-unit pricing with a one-year initial term and three one-year renewal options; the City of Cartersville Gas System issued an IFB for natural gas main relocation at U.S. 411/S.R. 20 RaceTrac (due August 10, 2026), specifying installation of 1,500 linear feet of 12-3/4" steel line pipe and abandonment of 1,400 linear feet of existing facilities, with 45-day completion timeline and $200 per day liquidated damages. Georgia jurisdictions show consistent activity for regulated utility gas work; no solicitations from other states appear in the current opportunity block.