Infrastructure Locator

Orange County, Florida is seeking a contractor for an Infrastructure Locator Term Contract (Y23-130) to provide comprehensive infrastructure location services for County-owned water, reclaimed water, and sewer utilities. The procurement requires a qualified vendor capable of managing approximately 150,000 locate tickets annually, with specific requirements including experience handling at least 50,000 locate tickets per year, proficiency with Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and possession of an Electronic Ticket Management System. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the OpenGov e-Procurement Platform by 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, with no alternative submission methods permitted. The initial contract term is three years, with potential renewal for two additional one-year periods, and the County will issue delivery orders on an as-needed basis. Evaluation criteria will focus on unit pricing, with compensation structured as an hourly rate for standard locates during regular business hours (7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday), and additional compensation for authorized GPR usage. Bidder qualifications include demonstrating technical capabilities, personnel credentialing, background checks, and drug testing protocols.

The procurement includes potential preferences for Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and Service-Disabled Veteran-owned businesses, suggesting opportunities for diverse contractors. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the anticipated volume of 150,000 annual locate tickets indicates a substantial contract value. The contract requires locator personnel to meet stringent professional standards, including comprehensive background checks and drug testing. Orange County reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, maintaining flexibility in vendor selection. The scope of work covers infrastructure location services across Orange County and Orlando City jurisdictions, with a focus on utility infrastructure mapping and identification. Successful contractors must demonstrate robust technological capabilities, including an Electronic Ticket Management System and Ground Penetrating Radar technology. The procurement appears designed to establish a reliable, long-term partnership for critical infrastructure location services that support the county's utility management and infrastructure maintenance efforts.