Directional Drilling Services

The City of Vineland awarded a one‑year open‑end contract to Instrata Communications, LLC for directional (horizontal) drilling services supporting the Vineland Municipal Electric Utility. The work encompasses mobilization of drilling equipment, execution of underground utility installations, site restoration, and full compliance with municipal and state regulations. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price award based on the lowest responsive bid, with an option to extend for a second year upon mutual agreement. • Scope: Directional drilling for electric‑utility infrastructure (labor, equipment, materials, permits, as‑built documentation). • Value: $222,395 for the base year; optional renewal could double the total. • Requirements: 100 % performance and payment bonds, $1 M/$3 M general liability insurance, workers’ comp, extensive EEO/affirmative‑action certifications, and compliance with NJ public‑works statutes. • Timeline: Bids due March 19 2026; award April 14 2026; performance April 14 2026 – April 13 2027 (with possible renewal to April 13 2028). • Administration: Purchasing Agent Miguel A. Mercado (contact via phone/email) handles contract administration.