Q&A Document 1.pdf

This document is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 24-25-31 by the City of Santa Clara related to Underground Locating & Field Marking Services. The document contains two specific questions from potential bidders, both dated 12/11/2024: the first inquiring about the city's escalation process for unlocatable facilities, and the second requesting information about the annual number of emergency locates and expected facilities per emergency. For both questions, the official response directs bidders to review Addendum #2 for detailed information.

The Q&A document is part of a procurement process for a 5-year agreement to provide underground locating and field marking services for Silicon Valley Power, the City of Santa Clara's electric utility. While the document itself does not provide comprehensive details about pricing, set-asides, or funding sources, it is part of a larger solicitation process that encourages potential vendors to submit proposals electronically through BidNet Direct. The final contract award is contingent upon the selected firm accepting the City's Exemplar Agreement, indicating that additional contractual details will be specified in other documents associated with this solicitation.