IFB Multi-Provider On-Call and As-Needed Positive Location of Underground Utility Facility Services in Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Division of Procurement and Contracts is requesting bids for on-call and as-needed positive location of underground utility facility services across Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties (Caltrans District 7), with bids due October 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Up to two contractors will be awarded agreements. A 3% Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is required, with an additional DVBE Incentive Program offering up to 5% incentive consideration. A 25% Small Business participation goal applies.

Bidders must hold a current California Contractors State License Board Class A (General Engineering Contractor) or C-12 (Earthwork and Paving Contractor) license, with subcontractors performing traffic control requiring a C-31 license. All bidders must maintain current Department of Industrial Relations registration. Services include vacuum excavation, hand excavation, electronic detection, ground penetrating radar, mark-outs, measurements, backfill, and comprehensive reporting with GPS coordinates and photographs. Work is performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday except State holidays, between sunrise and sunset, with occasional weekend work possible.

The contract term is estimated to commence November 1, 2026 (or upon Department of General Services approval, whichever is later) and expire October 31, 2029. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements if the total bid amount exceeds $15,000. Bid pricing shall include all labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, insurance premiums, taxes, and traffic control costs. Rental equipment daily usage fees and special permit costs are reimbursable at actual cost up to 10% of the contract subtotal. Mandatory compliance includes organic waste recycling (SB 1383), motor carrier permit verification, the Darfur Contracting Act, Iran Contracting Act, Russia sanctions, and GenAI disclosure requirements. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Bid opening is scheduled October 20, 2026 at 2:30 p.m. via teleconference, with proposed award October 27, 2026.