Underground Facilities Line Locating Services: Re-Bid

The City of Bartow, Florida is seeking bids from qualified and experienced companies to provide underground electric utility locating services for the City of Bartow Electric Department. The selected company shall provide line locating services for the City's electric distribution system in accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 556 and Sunshine 811 policies and procedures.

Services include locating and marking underground electric infrastructure, responding to Sunshine 811 tickets, and providing related ticket management and documentation services. The City's distribution system includes primary and secondary cables, conduits, service laterals, streetlight circuits, and related electrical infrastructure serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers throughout Bartow. The system operates at 12.47 kV / 7.2 kV with both underground and overhead components.

Accurate identification and marking of underground electric facilities is critical to ensuring the safety of workers, contractors, and the public, as well as preventing damage to the City's infrastructure. Improper or missed locates can result in service interruptions, costly repairs, and safety hazards. This procurement establishes a reliable, consistent locating process that ensures compliance with Florida Statutes Chapter 556 and Sunshine 811 One-Call requirements.

Project goals include: ensuring accurate identification and documentation of underground electric utilities; supporting safe and efficient maintenance, construction, and excavation activities; maintaining reliable electric service to customers; and improving record-keeping and data management related to underground infrastructure. Questions and clarifications are due by June 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Sealed bid submissions are due June 10, 2026 by 6:00 PM.