25_070 Utility Locator Services Signed.pdf

The document is a bid invitation for Utility Locator Services issued by the City of Albany, Georgia, for underground locating and marking services to comply with state utility protection regulations. The bid (Reference No. 25-070) seeks a contractor to provide underground locating and marking services for all underground water infrastructure owned by the City of Albany. A pre-bid conference and site visit are scheduled for May 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Sealed bids will be received until 2:30 p.m. on May 26, 2025. The contract will be a firm, fixed-price one-year contract with the potential for renewal, and the project will cover the entire Albany service area.

The bid is structured on a lump sum basis, with an estimated 21,000 to 23,000 utility locate requests annually. A 5% bid bond is required, and 100% performance and payment bonds will be necessary for the awarded contractor. The City of Albany encourages small business participation and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000, automobile/vehicle liability of $500,000, and worker's compensation coverage. The contractor must also comply with the Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act and provide a drug-free workplace. Additional requirements include providing corporate documentation, maintaining proper equipment, and responding to locate requests through Georgia811.