C5613467-D-UNDERGROUND UTILITY LOCATING SERVICES

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is soliciting bids for underground utility locating services on an as-needed basis for the Correctional Construction Mentorship Program at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center. The selected contractor will be responsible for locating and marking various underground utilities, including water, gas, fuel, steam, electrical conduit, sanitary and storm sewer drain lines, and data communication lines, to a depth of twelve feet below grade. All marking must adhere to American Public Works Association standards using specific color-coded paint or flag markers. Deliverables include a digital plot plan and formal reports submitted within five business days of service. The contract has a funding estimate of 75,000 dollars and a term end date of December 31, 2028. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least three years of experience within the last five years using detection methods such as ground penetrating radar, electromagnetic, or radiocontact. The award will be granted to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with specific preferences available for Small/Micro Businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises. Compensation is based on the rates specified in the Exhibit B-1 Rate Sheet, with an estimated quantity of 600 hours. Payments are made monthly in arrears, and contractors may offer a discount of at least one percent or 50 dollars for payments made within 30 days. All services are subject to a 90-day guarantee, and any workmanship failures must be corrected at no additional cost to the state.