90-20250626082935 Olive Branch

The City of Olive Branch, located in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for a Gas Regulator Station project situated at the intersection of Center Hill Road and MS Highway 178. The procurement involves the comprehensive fabrication and installation of a natural gas regulator station, which includes tie-in connections to the existing distribution system, complete testing, and commissioning. Bidders must possess a Gas Operator Qualification Program covering all required Covered Tasks, demonstrate drug and alcohol screening programs, and provide welder's certifications. Electronic bids can be submitted through Central Bidding's website, with bid documents available for download or pickup from the Purchasing Manager. The bid submission deadline is Monday, July 28, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time, and bidders are required to submit a Bidder's Bond for 5% of the total bid price. Contractors will need a Certificate of Responsibility for bids exceeding $50,000 for public projects or $100,000 for private projects.

The City of Olive Branch reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will select the bid deemed most favorable to the city's interests. The successful bidder will be required to execute Performance and Payment Bonds, each for 100% of the contract amount, from a surety company licensed in Mississippi. Bids cannot be withdrawn for 60 days after the opening, and the contract will be awarded at a regular meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to qualified gas infrastructure contractors with appropriate certifications and bonding capabilities. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are detailed in the provided documentation. The contract will be awarded based on the most favorable bid that meets the technical and qualification requirements for the gas regulator station installation project.