D03 - Vivax-Metrotech Pipe & Cable Utility Locator

The contract solicitation titled D03 - Vivax-Metrotech Pipe & Cable Utility Locator is issued by the Ohio Department of Transportation under solicitation number SRC0000040176, with a posted date of July 1, 2026, and a response deadline of July 17, 2026. It is classified as a state and local government procurement under the SLED category, targeting the acquisition of specialized utility locating equipment and associated services for use in transportation infrastructure projects within Ohio. The place of performance is designated as Ohio, indicating the work will be carried out across department-managed sites throughout the state, though no specific city or postal address is provided. The solicitation is focused on procuring advanced pipe and cable utility locating technology from Vivax-Metrotech, likely to enhance the accuracy and safety of underground utility detection during construction and maintenance operations. There is no indication of a set-aside program, nor is a NAICS code specified, suggesting the procurement may be open to a broad range of qualified vendors without socioeconomic preferences. The point of contact information is not listed, and prospective respondents are directed to the Ohio Buys portal for additional details and submission guidelines, emphasizing the need for participants to access the official link for complete solicitation documents and procedural requirements.