City of Sebastian MyVendorLink #ITB 01-26

Annual Utility Locating Services Contract for New Smyrna Beach Utilities

This opportunity is for an annual contract to provide comprehensive utility locating services for New Smyrna Beach Utilities (NSBU) in Florida. - Government Buyer: New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission (NSBU), Volusia County, FL - Scope of Work: - Physical locating and marking of underground utilities: electric, water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber - Services performed per Sunshine One-Call tickets, including standard, emergency, and 'no locate required' responses - Contractor must use NSBU GIS field maps and best practices (e.g., tracer wire, ground penetrating radar, pot holing, probing) - Compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local safety and damage prevention laws (e.g., OSHA, Florida's Underground Facility Damage Prevention and Safety Act) - Timely electronic ticket responses required (standard: within two business days; emergency: within two hours) - Pricing is primarily per-ticket, with reduced rates for 'no locate required' tickets - Contractor responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, insurance, and incidentals - Provisions for handling unlocatable facilities, escalation procedures, and penalties for late or incorrect responses - Notable Vendors Expressing Interest or Bidding: - High Tech Engineering - Pro Comm ELS - GeoPoint Surveying - McKim & Creed - Olameter Corporation - Venegroup - NIGP Code: 962-91 (Utility Locator Service - Underground) - No specific OEMs or part numbers are referenced, as this is a service-based contract

Description

The New Smyrna Beach Utilities Commission is seeking bids for an annual contract to provide utility locating services. The contract includes all materials, labor, supervision, transportation, inspections, permits, licenses, equipment, insurance, and incidentals necessary to perform physical utility locating services for underground utilities such as electric, water, wastewater, reclaimed water, and fiber within the specified work zones. The contract term begins April 1, 2026, with an initial partial year and options for annual renewals. Bidders must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including safety and damage prevention standards.

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