26-0100-7/ Annual Contract for Underground Utility Locating and Marking Fiber Services

Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted

Solicitation number
PE-77548-NONST-2027-000000408
State
Georgia
Responses due

Opportunity facts

Jurisdiction
UNSPSC codes
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Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .

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Chatham County Board of Commissioners is requesting proposals for an annual contract to provide underground utility locating and marking fiber services for the county's telecommunications utilities, with proposals due September 30, 2026. The scope covers receipt and management of underground utility locate requests from Georgia's Utility Notification Center (GA811), field locating and marking of approximately 75 miles of underground fiber conduit throughout the county, and compliance documentation under O.C.G.A 25-9, GPSC Rule 515-9-4, GPSC Rule 515-9-6, and applicable local codes.

Preference is given to local businesses and minority- or women-owned enterprises (MBE/WBE participation is an evaluation factor). The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, locating technology, GPS systems, vehicles, and mapping software compatible with GA811 systems. Locate requests must be received and managed through GA811; field response is required within 48 hours of receipt. The contractor must notify the county within two hours of discovering damaged facilities or un-locatable utilities and is liable for civil penalties and damages resulting from negligent work. Monthly invoicing with itemized reporting by rate type is required; records must be retained for at least six months.

Pricing is structured by four service categories: Normal Locate Rate (per ticket, maximum 300 feet per request), No Conflict Rate (cleared without site visit), Hourly Rate (outside normal scope work), and Hourly Overtime Rate (work exceeding eight hours daily or outside 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday–Friday). No contract value range is stated. Evaluation criteria include qualifications, technical approach, MBE/WBE participation, cost, and references; shortlisted firms may be interviewed. The successful proposer must execute a contract within 30 days of notice of award. Proposals must be submitted online through the county's procurement portal by 5:00 P.M. on September 30, 2026.

Opportunity text

Chatham County Board of Commissioners is soliciting proposals from qualified vendor(s) to provide underground utility locating and marking fiber services via the state of Georgia¿s Utility Notification Center (GA811) for the County¿s telecommunications utilities. All locating and marking services are to be performed in accordance with O.C.G.A 25-9, GPSC Rule 515-9-4, GPSC Rule 515-9-6, and any local codes or ordinances. Chatham County, GA has approximately 75 miles of underground fiber conduit that services multiple sites throughout the county.

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