Q&A Document 3.pdf

This document is a Questions & Answers (Q&A) file for Solicitation 24-25-31, issued by the City of Santa Clara for Underground Locating & Field Marking Services for Silicon Valley Power. The Q&A document provides specific details about the ticket volume for the proposed contract, with the city clarifying that the average power locates (tickets) are 40 per day and 280 per week for the year 2024. The question was submitted and answered on 01/10/2025, indicating an ongoing procurement process for these utility services.

While the Q&A document is limited in scope, it is part of a larger solicitation for a 5-year agreement to provide underground locating and field marking services. The City of Santa Clara will be awarding the contract through an online submission process via BidNet Direct, with electronic responses being the only acceptable method. The final contract award is contingent upon the selected firm accepting the City's standard agreement terms, suggesting a comprehensive review and negotiation process will follow this initial Q&A stage.