California eProcure #10A2923

On-call underground utility locating and field services across eight California counties

Caltrans is seeking on-call underground utility locating and related field services for projects in eight California counties. - Buyer: California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), Division of Procurement and Contracts; work supports projects administered by the Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys, District 7. - Service area: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties. Caltrans may select up to two providers. - Services and estimated quantities: Vacuum excavation for the first six feet (1,600) and each additional foot (500); special backfill (50); probing detection (100); electronic detection (200); two-dimensional mapping with ground penetrating radar (10); and traffic control/signage for one lane (200) or two lanes (100). CCTV inspections, CCTV float devices, digital video files, video recording, and rental equipment are also requested, with quantities shown in the line items below. - Scope details: Services include utility mark-outs and reports, backfill and hand digging, horizontal and vertical location, CCTV inspection and robotic control, video deliverables, and traffic control. Rental equipment may include backhoes, dump trucks, and specialized equipment. Authorized special-provision costs are reimbursed at actual cost without markup, subject to a stated cap. - Notable requirements: Contractors must hold a current California Class A or C-12 license and be registered with the Department of Industrial Relations. The notice identifies a 25% small-business participation goal and a 3% disabled veteran business participation requirement. Prevailing wages apply when the total bid exceeds $15,000. Weekday work is typical, with occasional weekend work possible. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or specific vendors are named. No product hardware is requested.

Description

Caltrans seeks contractors to provide on-call and as-needed positive location services for underground utility facilities in the listed California counties. The contractor must furnish labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, traffic control and signage, travel, and incidentals. This is an as-needed, multiple-provider agreement, and two contractors may be awarded. The solicitation requires applicable contractor licenses, including Class A or C-12 for the bidder and C-31 for traffic-control subcontractors.

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