D03 - Vivax-Metrotech Pipe & Cable Utility Locator
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- SRC0000040176
- State
- Ohio
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
Opportunity details come from ohiobuys.ohio.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is requesting bids for a Vivax-Metrotech VLoc3-9800 Pipe & Cable Utility Locator Kit and VM-500 Series 5-inch Inductive Signal Clamp under Solicitation D03, with bids due July 17, 2026. The bidder must be a fully authorized dealer for both the locator kit and signal clamp at the time of bid submission and must maintain this status throughout the bidding and purchasing process — a single-source manufacturer authorization that filters eligibility entirely.
The scope covers a utility locator system with dual passive locate modes, configurable frequencies from 16 Hz to 200 kHz, audio and mechanical vibration alerts for shallow-depth and overhead-cable warnings, automatic gain control, compass indicator, Li-ion battery with alkaline backup in the receiver, and D-cell alkaline batteries in the transmitter. Optional features include Bluetooth connectivity for external GPS integration with up to 50 million recordable depth, frequency, mode, and coordinate data points, and a plug-in EMS locator for buried-marker detection. The signal clamp induces signals onto cables without direct connection.
The awarded vendor must provide manufacturer's standard warranty and serve as an authorized service provider. Upon ODOT request, the bidder must submit a signed manufacturer's letter on official letterhead certifying authorized-dealer status and authorization to sell and service the products within one day or the bid becomes non-responsive.
Award goes to the lowest bidder meeting all specifications. Bids must be firm upon opening with unit prices limited to two decimal places. All deliverables are F.O.B. Destination with freight costs borne by the contractor. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $2 million per occurrence and comply with Ohio Revised Code Section 126.30 regarding payment terms and interest on overdue invoices.
Opportunity text
Lowest Bidder that meets all Spec's. will be awarded the bid. Bidder MUST BE A FULLY AUTHORIZED DEALER for Vivax Metrotech VLoc3-9800 Pipe & Cable Utility Locator Kt and the VM-500 Series 5" Inductive Signal Clamp at the time of bid submission. The bidder must maintain this status throughout the duration of the bidding and purchasing process. Bidder must be able to provide manufacturer's standard warranty and shall be an authorized service provider for the equipment offered. Upon request, bidder must submit a signed letter from the manufacturer on the manufacturer's letterhead certifying that the bidder is an authorized dealer in good standing and is authorized to sell and service these products. Non-submission within 1 day of request will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive. Vivax-Metrotech VLoc3-9800 Pipe & Cable Utility Locator Kit Product Details Innovative tool for locating buried utilities assuring damage prevention while gathering information for analysis Contains two passive locate modes, and a range of configurable frequencies from 16Hz to 200 kHz Audio and mechanical vibration alerts can also be configured by the user providing warnings for shallow depth, overload, overhead cables, and excessive swinging Provides versatility with low frequencies for the telecom, power, and CATV industries as well as higher frequencies for the gas, water and sewer industries Fully automatic gain control Compass indicator Receiver has Li-ion battery with alkaline backup Transmitter uses D cell alkaline batteries Optional Bluetooth connectivity useable with external GPS devices that records up to 50 million records of depth, current, frequency, mode, gain, signal, GPS coordinates, date and time for downloading Optional plug-in EMS locator to locate buried markers Vivax-Metrotech VM-500 Series 5 in. Inductive Signal Clamp Product Details Induction clamps induce a signal onto cables without making a direct connection Very helpful where a direct connection is not easily available Fits around 5" diameter items Apply a transmitter signal to live cables Apply locate signals on lines in a range of situations
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