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Pulaski opens gas-line extension bids; staff authorized to evaluate and proceed
Summary
The board opened three bids for a gas-line extension and authorized city staff to evaluate proposals and select a contractor; bidders included Appalachian Pipeline Contractors, TJ Construction and Equuix Energy Services.
Pulaski city staff opened three bids for a local gas-line extension and the Board of Mayor and Aldermen authorized staff and the city engineer to evaluate the proposals and proceed with procurement under the authority granted by the board.
City staff presented the bids during the meeting. Appalachian Pipeline Contractors (Gallatin, Tenn.) submitted a bid of $340,200. TJ Construction (Florence, Ala.) bid $143,124.06. Equuix Energy Services LLC (Midway, Fla.) bid $150,180. The project was described as a pipeline extension serving an asphalt plant and related property on Mines Road, referenced as Volunteer Paving (which had acquired Wright Paving and operates a new asphalt plant near the site).
During discussion, staff indicated they planned to draft a contract between the city—s natural gas department and the selected contractor and noted the contractor had agreed (as recorded by staff) to reimburse the city 75% of certain costs over a 12-month period; staff said they would pursue that arrangement as part of the procurement process.
The board moved to refer the bids to city staff and the city engineer for evaluation and granted authority to order the work as appropriate; the motion passed on roll call. The board also directed staff to return with procurement documentation as required.
No final contract award was made at the meeting; staff will evaluate bids and return with a recommendation or proceed under the delegated authority to place orders and execute a contract consistent with city procurement rules.
Quotes from the meeting (as recorded): "They're on Mines Road. If you've been by there, that's their new asphalt plant. They bid $340,200." — meeting record presenting the Appalachian Pipeline Contractors bid.
"I suggest we do that on a 12 month basis. So we'll be getting 75% of this back over a 12 month basis." — staff presenting proposed reimbursement arrangement (as recorded).
Next steps: staff to evaluate bids, confirm procurement terms including the reimbursement arrangement, and return with recommended award or execute under the board—s delegated authority.
