Professional Subsurface Utility Locating Services

The San Bernardino County Flood Control District is requesting proposals for professional subsurface utility locating services for the Magnolia Storm Drain Project (F02861) in Chino and Ontario, California, with proposals due July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM. Questions are due July 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

The scope covers subsurface utility location along a 1.4-mile storm drain corridor from West Philadelphia Street to Cypress Channel, using air/water vacuum soil extraction, ground penetrating radar, or other non-destructive methods. The contractor will perform potholing at 47 identified locations, with up to six additional potholes potentially required within 60 days of contract award. All repair costs, including pothole repairs, traffic control, permits, and restoration of existing improvements, must be included in the unit cost per pothole.

The contractor must hold a valid California Class A, C12, or C34 contractor's license and have at least three years' experience providing subsurface utility locating services. Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations per Senate Bill 854 is required. Proposers must provide three references from public agencies, a detailed work plan and schedule, proof of appropriate insurance coverage with the District as an additional insured, indemnification provisions, and evidence of compliance with prevailing wage laws.

The contract term is a maximum of one year beginning August 24, 2026 and ending August 24, 2027. Funding is provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program and local cost share funds. Tentative contract award is August 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the County's ePro system with fee proposals submitted as a separate attachment.

Evaluation criteria weigh qualifications and experience at 35%, technical review at 50%, and references at 15%.