Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) Gas Replacement

The City of Carencro is requesting sealed bids for Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization (NGDISM) gas replacement work, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. central standard time, and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference on July 16 at 2:00 p.m. at Carencro City Hall.

The base bid scope consists of replacing approximately 30,000 linear feet of 2-inch cast iron gas main with 2-inch polyethylene gas main, installing approximately 300 service taps with approximately 21,400 linear feet of 1-inch polyethylene service line, installing one subsurface coulee crossing, and removing one existing gas regulator station. Alternate No. 1 includes removal of four existing gas regulator stations and relocation of one existing gas regulator station. Alternate No. 2 includes installing three additional subsurface coulee crossings. The project contract time is 210 working days.

Bidders must hold Louisiana licensure in the "Municipal and Public Works Construction" classification; those submitting bids of $50,000 or more must be licensed contractors under Chapter 24 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of five percent of the base bid plus additive alternates, payable to the City of Carencro and issued by an approved surety company. The City strongly encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and provides assistance at (337) 896-8481.

Sealed bids are accepted electronically at http://www.centralbidding.com or in physical form at the City of Carencro office, 210 East St. Peter Street, Carencro, Louisiana 70520. Electronic bid submissions require submission of original hard copies within 48 hours of bid opening; failure to provide original documents renders the bid non-responsive. Bid documents are available for download or in physical form from C.H. Fenstermaker and Associates, L.L.C. for $230 per set. The project is exempt from sales and use taxes; successful contractors must submit appropriate exemption forms and establish a LaTAP account with the Louisiana Department of Revenue.