Construction Services - Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Project

The City of Milton in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is soliciting sealed bids for ITB-2025-01, a Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Project funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (USDOT/PHMSA) grant program. The project involves replacing 7.51 miles of natural gas distribution pipeline, specifically 4.38 miles of cast iron mains and 3.13 miles of unprotected steel mains, with 2-4 inch medium-density polyethylene (MDPE) pipe within the city's existing rights-of-way. Contractors must provide comprehensive construction services including installing new MDPE pipe, performing final tie-ins, conducting fusion welds by certified technicians, managing traffic and safety control, and ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Florida Gas Utility (FGU) will provide project management services, with Katie Hall serving as the Project Manager. The original bid submission deadline of February 13, 2025, was extended to February 20, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (CST) due to a winter storm, and potential bidders must submit questions in writing to mwilliams@miltonfl.org by January 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (CST).

Contractors must be fully licensed and qualified to perform pipeline infrastructure work, with qualifications subject to city review and approval prior to bid award. The project does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Subcontracting is permitted with city and project manager approval, and contractors must demonstrate previous experience and references showcasing their ability to successfully complete pipeline projects. Contractors are required to provide Operator Qualifications (OQ) paperwork for all personnel and must follow the City of Milton's Operator Qualification Program. Work is restricted to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, with directional drilling allowed on Fridays but not Saturdays. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the project is federally funded through a grant program, and contractors will be paid based on actual quantities of work completed using predetermined unit prices. The project includes a one-year warranty period after the Certificate of Completion, and a laydown yard will be available for contractor use.