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Soft-Dig Vacuum Excavation and Utility Potholing

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves performing non-destructive excavation for prime contractors on Town of Benson Public Works projects in North Carolina. The primary objective is to identify approximately 253 unknown water service lines using soft-dig vacuum excavation or approved mechanical potholing to physically expose the pipes and determine their materials. Qualified bidders must hold an active North Carolina contractor license for underground utility work and ensure full compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates. The solicitation was posted on October 21, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026.

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Subcontract for non-destructive excavation of 253 water lines for Town of Benson projects.

Agency

North Carolina → Town of Benson

NAICS

238910 - Site Preparation Contractors

Place of Performance

NC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 05-2026.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Town of Benson -RFQ 05-2026 – LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORY COMPLETION

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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11/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyNorth Carolina → Town of Benson

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Organization / AgencyNorth Carolina → Town of Benson

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Performs non-destructive excavation for prime contractors on Town of Benson Public Works projects to identify approximately 253 unknown water service lines. Utilizes soft-dig vacuum excavation (Hydro-vac) or approved mechanical potholing to expose pipes and identify materials. Requires active North Carolina contractor licensing for underground utility work and compliance with Davis-Bacon Act wage rates. Delivers physical exposure and material identification of service lines.

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Solicitation # 05-2026

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