Locating and Marking Underground Facilities Services

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC Water) is soliciting sealed responses for solicitation number 116584 to obtain a contractor for locating and marking underground facilities throughout Prince George's and Montgomery Counties, Maryland. The selected contractor will be responsible for managing the receipt, distribution, and response to all Miss-Utility tickets in accordance with the Maryland Code, Public Utilities Article, Title 12. The scope of work includes marking water meters, service connections, and fire hydrant tees to the property line, with markings placed every 25 feet and pipe size identification provided every third or fourth mark. The contract is estimated at 7,500,000 dollars and is structured as a requirements contract with a three-year base term and one optional two-year renewal term. Qualified offerors must possess at least five years of experience in similar work and propose key personnel, including a Customer Service Call Center Manager and a Field Locator Lead. Proposals are evaluated based on technical approach (30%), firm experience (25%), pricing (25%), and key personnel (20%). The contractor must adhere to strict safety standards, including OSHA and MOSH compliance, and maintain comprehensive insurance coverages for general, auto, and umbrella liability. A subcontracting goal of 19 percent has been recommended for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Small Local Business Enterprises (SLBE). Responses are due by September 29, 2026, and must be submitted via the eProcurement Portal.