Services Doc2429708400 VACUUM EXCAVATION UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES

The Portland Bureau of Transportation is requesting bids for vacuum excavation and utility locating services under ITB 2429708400, with proposals due October 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. local time. PBOT intends to establish up to three Price Agreements with qualified contractors to verify the depth and location of existing underground utilities during Capital Improvement Project design.

The scope includes vacuum excavation, coring, and surface restoration by pavement type (asphalt concrete, Portland cement concrete, gravel, and topsoil); traffic control and erosion/sediment control; and excavation report preparation. Work occurs primarily within public rights-of-way in Portland. Contractors must provide unit and hourly pricing for excavation at depths 0–4 feet and deeper to 12 feet below ground surface, surface restoration by pavement type, traffic control by street classification, project management support, traffic control plans, and parking reservations.

The combined not-to-exceed budget for all three Price Agreements is $1 million, with individual agreements capped at $500,000 each. Contract term is five years from the effective date, with the City holding an option to extend for an additional five years. Prevailing wage rates established by the State of Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries apply to all workers.

Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $2 million per occurrence, workers' compensation insurance, automobile liability insurance, and applicable state or local licenses. The City reserves the right to award single or multiple contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the lowest total section price. Questions must be submitted no later than seven calendar days prior to the bid closing date. Proposals are submitted electronically through the City of Portland Bid Portal. Payment terms are Net 30 days via ACH; no bid bond is required.