Underground Facilities Line Locating Services: Re-Bid

The City of Bartow Electric Department operates a 12.47 kV / 7.2 kV underground and overhead electric distribution system serving residential, commercial, and municipal customers throughout the City. The City's distribution system includes primary and secondary cables, conduits, service laterals, streetlight circuits, and related electrical infrastructure. Accurate identification and marking of underground electric facilities is critical to ensuring the safety of workers, contractors, and the public, as well as preventing damage to the City's infrastructure. Improper or missed locates can result in service interruptions, costly repairs, and safety hazards. The purpose of this project is to engage a qualified company to provide professional underground electric utility locating services that support safe excavation, maintenance, and expansion of the City's electric distribution system. The City intends to establish a reliable, consistent locating process that ensures compliance with Florida Statutes, Chapter 556, and Sunshine 811 One-Call requirements. The goals of this project include: Ensuring the accurate identification and documentation of underground electric utilities. Supporting safe and efficient maintenance, construction, and excavation activities. Maintaining reliable electric service to the City's customers. Improving record-keeping and data management related to underground infrastructure This project reflects the City's commitment to public safety, operational reliability, and regulatory compliance, and provides a framework for contractors to deliver accurate and timely underground utility locating services.