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Low bids let Milton expand natural-gas line replacements under $10 million federal grant
Summary
Bids for a federal DOT-funded $10 million natural gas distribution project came in below expectations, allowing the city to extend pipe into additional areas; project will be administered by the Florida Gas Union as project manager and funded by the grant.
City staff told the Milton City Council the low bid for the federal Department of Transportation–funded natural gas distribution replacement project will allow the city to extend replacement pipe into more areas than originally planned.
The project — funded by a federal grant managed through the Florida Gas Union, which the city joined to secure engineering and grant administration services — will replace aging gas lines across the city. Staff said engineered drawings are complete and the bid is for the construction phase (labor and installation).
City staff recommended placing the award on the consent agenda because the project is covered by the secured federal grant and has reviewed bid details with the Florida Gas Union project managers. One councilmember asked whether the grant was secure; staff confirmed it is under agreement.
Ending: Council indicated the item may be placed on the consent agenda for the regular meeting; staff will proceed with the contracting steps consistent with grant terms and procurement rules and will return final documents to council as required.
