Bid #2575 Natural Gas Welding Services

The City of Alexandria’s Gas Department is soliciting qualified contractors to provide comprehensive natural‑gas pipeline welding services, including new construction tie‑ins, repair and maintenance of steel mains, emergency response, and specialized operations such as hot tapping. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of pipeline welding experience, API 1104‑certified welders, and a valid Louisiana contractor’s license. The contract is a one‑year base term with up to two one‑year renewal options, paid on a cost‑plus‑hourly rate basis. Submissions are due 2 June 2026, with questions due by 21 May 2026. • Provide pipe welding, tie‑ins, fabrication, and 24/7 emergency repair for municipal gas distribution system. • Must comply with API 1104 and 49 CFR Part 192, submit WPS, PQR, WQR, and coordinate NDT. • Required insurance: $1 M general liability, $2 M aggregate, $1 M auto, $2 M umbrella; workers’ comp statutory. • Minimum qualifications: 5 years experience, API‑certified welders, Louisiana contractor license, emergency response capability (2‑4 hr). • Pricing must include detailed labor rates, equipment/rig rates, overtime/emergency rates, mobilization/demobilization, and unit prices for welds and fabrications.