2024 Natural Gas Reliability Upgrades

The Board of Water, Light and Sinking Fund Commissioners of the City of Dalton, Georgia d/b/a Dalton Utilities is seeking sealed proposals for the 2024 Natural Gas System Reliability Upgrades project. The project involves a contract for natural gas main and service infrastructure upgrades, including both HDPE and steel pipe installation by open cut and directional drill methods. The work will run from March 4, 2024 through December 31, 2024, with 40 hours per week of labor. Bidders must be pre-qualified by January 17, 2024 and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 24, 2024. Bids are due on February 14, 2024, and the contract will be awarded on or about February 26, 2024. The bid is for a firm, fixed price based on assumed unit quantities provided, and bidders must submit unit prices that will be used for any changes to the scope of work.

The contractor will be responsible for all labor and equipment, while Dalton Utilities will provide the materials, except for erosion control items. A $250,000 bid bond, $250,000 performance bond, and $250,000 payment bond will be required. The contractor must have a Georgia Utility Contractor's License and comply with all E-Verify requirements. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The available budget for this project is not specified.