Annual Labor Contract for Natural Gas System

The City of Rocky Mount, North Carolina is requesting proposals for an annual labor contract covering installation, replacement, repair, abandonment, and removal of natural gas facilities within its distribution system, with proposals due October 1, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET and a pre-bid conference on September 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

Work encompasses direct burial, horizontal directional drilling, and boring methods for polyethylene and steel gas mains and services ranging from one-half inch to twelve inches in diameter across Edgecombe and Nash counties. The successful contractor must hold current North Carolina licensure and current Operator Qualification certifications meeting 49 CFR 192 standards. The City anticipates utilizing one to two crews on a one-year contract term.

The estimated contract value is $700,000. A bid deposit of five percent ($35,000) must be submitted as either a certified check or bid bond. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance and Payment Bond for 100 percent of the estimated contract value. Insurance requirements include General Liability of $2 million, Workmen's Compensation (statutory), Bodily Injury of $300,000 per person / $500,000 per occurrence, and Property Damage of $200,000, with the City named as co-insured. Monthly progress payments will be made on a NET 30-day basis with ten percent retained until final completion. A liquidated damages clause of $500 per consecutive working day applies for failure to meet established task completion dates.

All contractors must comply with drug-free workplace requirements and participate in a federally regulated drug-testing program. Minority and women-owned business participation is encouraged. New vendors must complete online vendor registration. Written questions are due September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., with responses provided by September 24. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder within 100 calendar days from the proposal opening date.