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The City of New Albany Light, Gas & Water Department is soliciting sealed and electronic bids for a comprehensive gas pipeline replacement project under a U.S. DOT-PHMSA Grant Award (#693JK32440019NGDI), specifically targeting Phase 3A of the 6" Invasion Pipe replacement in Union County, Mississippi, with a focus on Paden Village. The procurement involves installing approximately 17,100 linear feet of 6" Polyethylene Gas Main utilizing open cut and horizontal directional drilling (HDD) bore methods, which includes 3,500 linear feet of HDD bores, 160 linear feet of pipeline crossings, 8 ball valves, 2 hot tap fittings, 17 service taps and connections, and 80 pipeline markers. Bidders must possess a Gas Operator Qualification Program and meet specific regulatory requirements. The bid documents are available through www.cceplanroom.com, with sealed and electronic bids to be received until 10:00 A.M. local time on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the City Hall Building in New Albany. The City will select the successful bidder based on providing the best value, reserving the right to waive informalities or reject any or all bids. Electronic bids must be accompanied by an electronic surety bond or an original hard copy bid bond submitted prior to bid opening, and no bidder may withdraw their bid within 60 days after the opening.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, potential bidders must register at www.cceplanroom.com to access bid materials, which are non-refundable. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, suggesting a competitive selection process that prioritizes technical capability and cost-effectiveness. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the project's scope involving over 17,000 linear feet of pipeline replacement and multiple infrastructure components indicates a substantial investment. The project is funded through a U.S. DOT-PHMSA Grant Award, which suggests federal oversight and potential compliance requirements beyond standard municipal contracting protocols. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration details are provided in the available documentation, leaving the competitive landscape open to qualified gas infrastructure contractors who can meet the technical specifications and regulatory standards outlined in the bid documents.