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D03 - Vivax-Metrotech Pipe & Cable Utility Locator

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SRC0000040176State & Local

Submission Closed07/17/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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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.

General Info

Ohio DOT seeks Vivax-Metrotech utility locators for state infrastructure projects, response due July 17, 2026.

Agency

Dot035410 District Traffic Dotd3, Dot-dept Of Transportation

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

OH, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(2)

Office of Contracts IT Finance Purchasing Standard Terms and Conditions 5.26.2026

PDF•23 pages•standard-terms-and-conditions

Affirmation and Disclosure Form 5-24

PDF•2 pages•affirmation-and-disclosure-form

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 17

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/17/2026, 01:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDot035410 District Traffic Dotd3, Dot-dept Of Transportation

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Full Description

Lowest Bidder that meets all Spec's. will be awarded the bid.Bidder MUST BE A FULLY AUTHORIZED DEALER for Vivax Metrotech VLoc3-9800 Pipe & Cable Utility Locator Kt and the VM-500 Series 5" Inductive Signal Clamp at the time of bid submission. The bidder must maintain this status throughout the duration of the bidding and purchasing process. Bidder must be able to provide manufacturer's standard warranty and shall be an authorized service provider for the equipment offered. Upon request, bidder must submit a signed letter from the manufacturer on the manufacturer’s letterhead certifying that the bidder is an authorized dealer in good standing and is authorized to sell and service these products. Non-submission within 1 day of request will result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.Vivax-Metrotech VLoc3-9800 Pipe & Cable Utility Locator KitProduct DetailsInnovative tool for locating buried utilities assuring damage prevention while gathering information for analysisContains two passive locate modes, and a range of configurable frequencies from 16Hz to 200 kHzAudio and mechanical vibration alerts can also be configured by the user providing warnings for shallow depth, overload, overhead cables, and excessive swingingProvides versatility with low frequencies for the telecom, power, and CATV industries as well as higher frequencies for the gas, water and sewer industriesFully automatic gain controlCompass indicatorReceiver has Li-ion battery with alkaline backupTransmitter uses D cell alkaline batteriesOptional Bluetooth connectivity useable with external GPS devices that records up to 50 million records of depth, current, frequency, mode, gain, signal, GPS coordinates, date and time for downloadingOptional plug-in EMS locator to locate buried markersVivax-Metrotech VM-500 Series 5 in. Inductive Signal ClampProduct DetailsInduction clamps induce a signal onto cables without making a direct connectionVery helpful where a direct connection is not easily availableFits around 5" diameter itemsApply a transmitter signal to live cablesApply locate signals on lines in a range of situations
Utility buildings and structures
Items I1_000001 | Required Item | Vivax-Metrotech VLoc3-9800 Pipe & Cable Utility Locator Kit | See Spec's on attachment | Estimated usage: 1.00000 | Unit: Kit | Requested delivery: 7/31/2026