Utility Coordination and Protection Services

The contract titled Utility Coordination and Protection Services requires the identification, marking, and safeguarding of existing underground utilities during excavation and construction operations. The work is scoped to ensure the safe and accurate detection of buried infrastructure such as gas, water, sewer, telecommunications, and electrical lines to prevent damage, disruptions, or hazards during active construction. The contractor must follow established protocols for locating utilities, applying visible and durable markings, and implementing protective measures to shield these assets from construction equipment and activities. The effort is focused on a single location in Rock Island with a zip code of 61201, and the contract is classified as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, exclusively available to small businesses as defined by the SBA. The North American Industry Classification System code is 541370, which corresponds to architectural and engineering services related to utility coordination. The contract was posted on June 30, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 14, 2026, at 9:00 PM. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense under the office designation W6QK Acc-Ri, and performance will occur onsite in Rock Island. The solicitation does not provide a point of contact and is accessed through the SAM.gov portal. Participation is restricted to businesses certified as small under the SBA program, and all proposed solutions must demonstrate proven experience in utility detection, marking, and protection to meet federal standards. The contractor is expected to integrate seamlessly with other site crews, maintain strict compliance with safety regulations, and provide documentation of utility verification and protection efforts throughout the project lifecycle.