SB016-26 Purchase of Gas Pipe and Materials

The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia, is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement (SB016-26) for the purchase of natural gas pipe and materials to support the Hi Hope project at Highway 316. The solicitation encompasses 26 line items of materials and equipment, including 4,000 feet of 8-inch dual coat steel pipe (X-52 grade), 4,800 feet of 6-inch polyethylene pipe in 500-foot coils, and various elbows, tees, caps, fittings, epoxy kits, tape coatings, valve boxes, and tracer wire. The successful supplier will be responsible for storing inventory and providing just-in-time delivery to multiple job sites throughout Lawrenceville, with the City purchasing all materials prior to delivery. All materials must be domestic-produced in compliance with API 45th Edition specifications, with manufacturing dates not exceeding six months. Sealed bids must be received by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Lawrenceville Finance Department, 70 S. Clayton Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046, with public opening and reading of bids to follow immediately. The question cutoff deadline for bid clarifications is 2:00 P.M. on January 12, 2026, directed to Chris Duncan, Buyer, at chris.duncan@lawrencevillega.org. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit prices and total prices provided for each line item, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, split awards, or make an award deemed in its best interest.

The procurement does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting the types of organizations eligible to bid. Bidders must submit a notarized Contractor Affidavit and Agreement as the contract involves labor services exceeding $2,499.99; however, no bid bonds, performance bonds, or payment bonds are required. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to various Lawrenceville locations, with unused materials to be delivered to 435 W. Pike Street, Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax; however, contractors are responsible for use tax on materials incorporated into the project. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of approved payment requests and invoice submission. No incumbent vendors or specific award values are listed in the solicitation; the contract value will be determined by the lowest responsive bid received for the comprehensive material list.