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The City of Austin seeks bids for underground utility location services including stripping and marking of water/wastewater lines. Bids due April 10, 2023 at 2 PM CT. Pre-bid meeting March 29 via Teams.
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The City of Austin, through Austin Water, is issuing this Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Underground Utility Location Services. The contractor will be responsible for the stripping and marking of underground utility lines for Austin Water's distribution system. Services include locating, marking, and documenting underground water and wastewater lines to prevent damage during construction and maintenance activities. The contract is anticipated to cover a multi-year term with on-call and emergency response capabilities.
Key dates: The IFB was published on March 20, 2023. A pre-bid conference will be held on March 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM CT via Microsoft Teams. Questions must be submitted by April 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM CT. Responses are due on April 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM CT. Bid opening will be conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams.
The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to perform utility locating, stripping (exposing utilities via potholing or vacuum excavation), and marking of underground lines in accordance with industry standards and City specifications. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to respond quickly to locate requests, maintain accurate records, and coordinate with other utility operators and construction crews. The successful bidder will be expected to comply with all safety regulations and damage prevention laws.
Proposers must be qualified and experienced in underground utility location and damage prevention. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid that meets all specifications and terms. No budget information is provided in the solicitation summary. The IFB includes standard terms and conditions for City of Austin procurement.
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