LOCATE UNDERGROUND UTILITIES

Solicitation 12445126B0045 is a Firm-Fixed Price invitation for bid issued by the USDA-FS CSA East for utility location and mapping services at two USDA-ARS sites in Stoneville, Mississippi: the Main Campus at 141 Experiment Station Road and the Cotton Ginning Research Facility at 111 Experiment Station Road. The project requires the contractor to provide all labor, tools, and equipment to accurately map and mark underground utilities, with a performance period of 60 days from the Notice to Proceed. The estimated contract value is between 25,000 and 100,000 dollars. This opportunity is a total set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 561990. The award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) standard. Key technical requirements include that personnel performing the utility location must hold a valid Subsurface Investigation Methodology (SIM) certification. Deliverables include accurate utility maps and the submission of material submittals, such as shop drawings and specifications. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Charles Cotton by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Compliance with various FAR and AGAR clauses is mandatory, including strict prohibitions against certain DEI programs and specific restrictions on supplier terms. Invoicing must be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).