Site work for a power facility in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Completed plans call for site work for a power facility.

STATEMENT OF WORK: This project is to construct a new 6 MDPE gas main from the existing bulk supply meter located near the Evan Hall Sugar Mill, to the termination point near Stewart Rd. The project includes tying the new MDPE pipe to the existing bulk supply meter, installation of a 90 ft long auger bored SCH 40 steel casing under the Union Pacific Railroad and spur tracks, tying to the ends of an existing 6 MDPE gas main on both sides of LA HWY 1, tying to existing 1 polyethylene gas mains at LA HWY 405 and McCall Rd., tying to the existing 6 cast iron gas main near Stewart Rd, and installing new 1 gas service lines with excess flow valves and tying to the existing gas meters with new MDPE to steel service risers All Bids must be in accordance with the Contract Documents on file at 609 Railroad Ave., Donaldsonville, LA 70346. Eligibility of Bidders to Receive Bidding Documents The City of Donaldsonville is participating member of the Louisiana Municipal Gas Authority and thus under ACT NO. 176, amending R.S. 33:4546.21 Contractors must be pre-qualified before obtaining Bidding Documents. In order to be pre-qualified, Bidders submit a copy of their written Operator Qualification and Training Program to ensure compliance with the certification requirements of 49 CFR Part 192.801 et seq., as mandated by the United States Department of Transportation- Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Pipeline Safety Division. Specific scrutiny will be given to those individuals workmen employed by the prospective bidder and their training documentation regarding the certifications of workmen to perform Covered Tasks on a natural gas distribution system. Document Notes :On other sets of documents furnished to said Prime Bidders, the deposit less actual cost of reproduction will be refunded upon return of the documents in original condition and no later than ten (10) days after receipt of bids. No refund will be made to non-bidders or sub-bidders Prospective bidders should be able to show at least four (4) workmen, one of which must serve in a supervisory role, have been OQ certified for all covered tasks related to PE gas lines installations. Bidders who do not already have a current and active OQ program will not be qualified to obtain bidding documents. Contractor must contact Mr. George Mouledoux, National Corrosion Services, Inc, at george@nationalcorrosion.com or (504) 214-2255 to obtain the Operator Qualification Requirements and Pre-Certification approval for this project. Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope bearing on the outside the name of the bidder, his/her address, contractor's state license number and the name of the project (Natural Gas System Infrastructure Improvements PH III) for which the bid is submitted. If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed to the City of Donaldsonville, 609 Railroad Ave./P.O. Box 470, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, mailed certified mail and must be received no later than the bid opening. The public entity advertising for bids for work may require the bidders to attach bid security in the form of a bid bond, a certified check, or cashier's check for not more than five percent of the estimated price of supplies or materials, as evidence of good faith of the bidder as prescribed by La R.S. 38: 2218(A). To address the above requirement for electronic bids the City of Donaldsonville will allow electronic bids submitted via the City approved on-line bid site to be submitted as follows: A. A copy of the bid bond and corporate resolution must be attached to bid documents submitted electronically B. The original bid bond and corporate resolution documents must be received in our office no later than 48 hours after bid opening date and time (City of Donaldsonville at McKim & Creed, Inc., 1022 South Purpera Ave., Gonzales, LA 70737). C. The bid-bond and corporate resolution envelope must be clearly labeled as a Bid Bond/Corporate Resolution with the project name, vendors name as it appears on the bid documents and address. All submitted questions will be forwarded by email to the Project Manager and the Project Engineer for a response. Contractors desiring to bid shall submit to the Engineers, with their request for Contract Documents, contract documents deposit and evidence that they hold State License in MUNICIPAL AND PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION and/or hold a Specialty Classification in PIPE WORK (GAS LINES) is in full force and effect in addition to satisfying eligibility of bidders to bid this project. Bid security in the amount of five percent (5%) of the Total Bid must accompany each Bid and shall be made payable to the Owner in the form of a bid bond, a certified check, or cashiers check as prescribed by La R.S. 38: 2218(A). The contractor and all subcontractors shall be bound by applicable terms and conditions of the Grant Agreement (including any amendments or modifications issued) and any applicable State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, which may be amended from time to time. All bidders must make positive efforts to use small businesses, minority businesses, women's business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms in accordance with 2 CFR 200.321. Minority and womens business enterprises, veteran-owned businesses, and labor surplus area firms are hereby solicited to bid on this contract as prime contractors and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material and/or supply needs Question Deadline 09/29/2025 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be submitted to Engineer in writing Questions received less than ten days prior to the date for opening ofBids may not be answered.