Damage Prevention Program Consulting

The contract seeks a vendor to develop and implement comprehensive damage prevention programs focused on enhancing safety and regulatory compliance for underground utility infrastructure. Key responsibilities include designing and delivering safety training initiatives, establishing or refining organizational policies, conducting thorough incident analysis to identify root causes and prevent recurrence, and ensuring alignment with industry standards set by the American Public Works Association, the Common Ground Alliance, and applicable state regulations. The program must be scalable and adaptable to meet the needs of multiple jurisdictions within Texas under the oversight of the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative d/b/a BuyBoard. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541690, classified as a professional, scientific, and technical service, with no set-aside provisions specified. The solicitation was posted on July 16, 2026, with the same date as the response deadline, indicating an immediate or nontraditional procurement timeline. Performance is expected to occur within Texas, though no specific city or location is identified. Interested parties must submit proposals through the BuyBoard vendor portal, and direct communication may require coordination through the procurement platform as no point of contact is provided. The scope emphasizes proactive risk mitigation and regulatory adherence to reduce utility strikes and improve public safety across municipal and regional operations.