Annual Hydro Excavation Services.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for the San Antonio Water System detailing annual hydro excavation services. The solicitation encompasses hydro vacuum excavation operations including pot holing, slot trenching for underground utility locating, shafts, pit excavations, and other excavation types up to 25 feet in depth. The services are required for various periods throughout the year to support the Water System's operational needs. The document establishes minimum requirements and performance standards for contractors providing these specialized excavation services on an annual agreement basis.

The scope specifies technical requirements and operational standards for hydro excavation work to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant utility location and excavation activities. Contractors must demonstrate capability to perform work safely, protect existing underground utilities, comply with environmental regulations, and maintain equipment in proper working condition. The annual agreement structure allows the San Antonio Water System flexibility in scheduling excavation work throughout the contract period while establishing a pre-qualified vendor relationship with pricing and service terms negotiated during the bidding process.