City of Lincoln Ionwave #26-196

Lincoln broadband conduit locating, GPS, inspection, and installation services

The City of Lincoln is seeking a contractor to locate, map, inspect, and support its existing broadband conduit network. - Government buyer: City of Lincoln, Lincoln Purchasing, Nebraska. - Named technology OEM: ESRI (Esri), whose Field Maps mobile application is required for field use; no manufacturer is specified for the physical materials. - Scope: Services cover approximately 52 miles of existing conduit and associated structures in Lincoln, including standard and clear locates, GPS corrections and redlines to City GIS, emergency response, standby support, damage investigations, audits, inspections, and special projects. The contractor must also provide and install trace wire, ground bars, and ground rods. - Requested quantities: - Standard locates with photos: 3,120 tickets; clear locates: 1,800 tickets. - GPS corrections and GIS redlines: 1,560 corrections. - Emergency locates: 180 during business hours and 180 after hours. - Site surveillance/standby: 480 hours; damage investigations: 60; audit locates: 24. - Structure and facility inspections: 1,800; special projects: 960 business-hours hours and 60 after-hours hours. - Trace wire material and installation: 12,000 feet; ground bars: 300; ground rods: 300. - Notable requirements: Bidders must show recent locating experience on the City's broadband conduit system, experience with damage investigations and standby work, available equipment, and capability using ESRI Field Maps. The contractor must be ready to respond to emergency and damage calls 24/7/365 and be an approved FOP contractor before contract execution. Trace wire, ground bars, and ground rods must meet applicable Lincoln standards and specifications. - Other procurement details: The stated estimated agreement value is $100,001–$250,000, including renewal options. Listed insurance coverages include commercial general liability, automobile liability, and technology errors and omissions.

Description

The City of Lincoln is requesting bids for broadband conduit system utility locating services for approximately 52 miles of existing conduit and structures within the City limits. The work includes locating services, GPS services for conduit pathways and structures, trace wire, ground bar and ground rod installation, damage investigations, and structure inspections. Bidders must provide required qualifications and equipment information, prior locate experience in the City’s broadband conduit system, and demonstrate capacity for 24/7 emergency and after-hours response. The contract term is one year, with three additional one-year renewal options.

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