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

This solicitation seeks contractors to provide on‑call and as‑needed positive location (potholing) services for underground utility facilities across eight Central‑Valley counties in California. The work includes vacuum excavation, hand‑dig, probing, electronic detection, CCTV pipe inspections, and associated traffic‑control planning, with full reporting of location data and back‑filling. Up to two contractors may be awarded, and the contract runs for approximately three years. • Service area: Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, Mariposa, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne Counties (Caltrans District 7). • Required licenses: Valid Class A (General Engineering) or C‑12 (Earthwork & Paving) CSLB license; any traffic‑control subcontractor must hold a C‑31 license. • Mandatory deliverables per site: marker placement, back‑fill, written report (GPS coordinates, photos, depth, utility type), and, when needed, traffic‑control plans and CCTV inspection videos. • Contract ceiling: “$TBD”; bids will be evaluated on unit‑price pricing for 16 line‑items plus allowable special‑provision costs (up to 10 % of subtotal). • Key dates: posting Oct 1 2026, questions due Oct 13 2026, bid deadline Oct 20 2026 2 PM, award anticipated Oct 27 2026, performance Nov 1 2026 – Oct 31 2029.