Bid #25-21 Replacement of gas mains under the federal PHMSA program - Phase II

The Massachusetts state procurement opportunity, designated as Bid #25-21, is a comprehensive gas main replacement project under the federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) program's Phase II. The project involves replacing existing gas infrastructure, with detailed specifications and plans available through direct contact with DanielleAubrey via email at daubrey@wgeld.org. Interested contractors must submit sealed bids by September 23, 2025, following a procurement timeline that begins with the official posting on September 3, 2025. Qualified bidders will need to demonstrate expertise in gas infrastructure replacement, municipal utility construction, and compliance with federal pipeline safety regulations. The project requires comprehensive technical documentation, precise installation methodologies, and adherence to strict safety and engineering standards typical of utility infrastructure replacement initiatives.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, typical municipal infrastructure projects often include provisions for disadvantaged business enterprises or local vendor participation. The scope suggests this is a significant municipal utility infrastructure project that will likely require substantial technical capabilities, specialized engineering expertise, and proven experience in gas main replacement. Potential bidders should anticipate demonstrating robust safety protocols, environmental compliance capabilities, and a track record of successfully completing similar large-scale utility infrastructure projects. Although exact budget parameters are not specified in the current documentation, similar federal and state-funded utility infrastructure projects typically range from several hundred thousand to multiple million dollars, depending on the geographic scope and complexity of the gas main replacement requirements.