Opportunity

California eProcure #07A6321

Caltrans On-Call Underground Utility Potholing and Detection Services in Ventura County

Posted

July 06, 2026

Respond By

July 21, 2026

Identifier

07A6321

NAICS

237990

This opportunity is for on-call, as-needed positive location (potholing) of underground utilities services for Caltrans in Ventura County, District 7. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), District 7/Right of Way, Division of Procurement and Contracts - Products and Services Requested: - Vacuum excavation (potholing) for underground utilities - 1000 excavations (first 6 linear feet) - 1000 additional linear feet excavations - Special backfill material (300 units) - Probing detection (200 units) - Electronic detection (300 units) - CCTV inspection and robotic control (10 initial, 500 additional linear feet) - CCTV float devices (10 initial, 500 additional linear feet) - Digital video files (10 initial, 500 additional linear feet) - Video recording (10 units) - Two-dimensional mapping with ground penetrating radar (200 units) - Traffic control and signage for lane closures (200 one-lane, 40 two-lane) - Rental equipment for specialized work (200 daily usage fees) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must hold a valid Class A (General Engineering) or C-12 (Earthwork and Paving) license - Subcontractors for traffic control must have a C-31 (Construction Zone Traffic Control) license - Department of Industrial Relations registration required - 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and 25% small business participation goals - Prevailing wage applies if bid exceeds $15,000 - Work must commence within 10 working days of request and be completed within 24 working days unless otherwise authorized - Services include advanced detection and mapping technologies (CCTV, ground penetrating radar) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated quantities and detailed line items provided for all major service components

Description

This solicitation is for an on-call contract to provide positive location of underground utilities services (potholing) in Ventura County for Caltrans. The contractor must furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, traffic control, and incidentals necessary to perform the work. The contract requires compliance with prevailing wage laws if the bid exceeds $15,000. The solicitation encourages participation from small businesses and disabled veteran businesses, with specific participation goals outlined.

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