Utility Locating and Protection Services

The contract titled Utility Locating and Protection Services requires the precise identification and marking of underground utilities before any excavation activities commence, utilizing both the 811 notification system and advanced locating equipment to ensure the safety of personnel and infrastructure during digging operations. The work must be performed in Keyser, West Virginia, with a zip code of 26726, and the contractor is expected to operate in full compliance with industry standards and safety protocols to prevent damage to buried lines and avoid service disruptions or hazardous incidents. This is a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by the SBA, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, and the North American Industry Classification System code is 541340, indicating it falls under Engineering Services. The solicitation was posted on April 28, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses set for June 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM EDT. The contracting agency is the Department of Agriculture through its FPAC Bus Cntr-Acq Division, and while no point of contact is listed, all submissions must adhere to federal procurement guidelines applicable to set-aside contracts and ensure full compliance with the place of performance requirements.