IFB 161114 - Utility Locating & Marking Services

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking qualified firms to provide utility locating and marking services on an as‑needed basis throughout the Fredericksburg District, covering 14 counties. The work includes underground utility locator services, emergency rapid‑response locating, flagger and traffic control services, and the provision of hired equipment such as electronic arrow flashing devices and trucks with crash attenuators. Bids will be evaluated on a per‑line‑item basis, with separate bid lines for hourly locating, linear‑foot marking, emergency response, and equipment rentals. This contract supports VDOT’s ongoing maintenance and construction activities across a large geographic area, requiring rapid response capabilities and reliable equipment. • Service area: 14 counties in the Fredericksburg District (Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, King George, King & Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford, Westmoreland). • Scope includes utility locating (hourly, per‑linear‑foot, emergency response), underground utility marking, traffic control/flagger services, and provision of specific hired equipment. • Multiple bid lines allow contractors to specialize (e.g., equipment rental vs. locator services) and submit volume‑based pricing.