Underground Utility Locating Services For Berkeley Clean Energy Campus – Distribution (BCEC-DIST)

The University of California, Berkeley, is soliciting qualifications for underground utility locating services for the Berkeley Clean Energy Campus – Distribution (BCEC-DIST) project. The scope of work involves locating utilities within a corridor extending at least 20 feet on each side of approximately two miles of trenching. The selected contractor must utilize electromagnetic induction and ground penetrating radar to provide Quality Level B accuracy per ASCE Guideline 38-22 and mark utilities using the APWA Uniform Color Code with durable paint, flagging, or staking. A critical requirement is the ability to meet a 72-hour response window for identifying and marking buried utilities. The University will rank the three most qualified consultants based on staffing approach, firm and staff experience, management capabilities, and the ability to coordinate complex projects. While respondents must provide fully loaded hourly rates for Project Managers, Utility Locating Technicians, and Principals, this pricing information is for informational purposes and will not be used in the initial evaluation. The highest-ranked consultant will negotiate a final scope of work, staffing, schedule, and a maximum not-to-exceed fee. The successful firm will be required to sign the University's Professional Services Agreement, including all insurance and indemnification requirements, and provide evidence of an equal employment opportunity policy. Submissions are due by November 23, 2026, via the BuildingConnected portal.