Description
The California Department of Transportation is seeking qualified contractors to provide on‑call and as‑needed positive location (potholing) services for underground utilities throughout Los Angeles County. Work includes vacuum excavation, hand excavation, probing, electronic detection, GPR, CCTV pipe inspection, traffic‑control lane closures, back‑filling, and comprehensive reporting. The contract is on‑call, with a minimum of four potholes per service request, and runs for approximately two years (Oct 2026 – Sep 2028). The total estimated contract value is $1.5 M.
• Services: Vacuum excavation (first 6 ft), additional foot excavation, probing, electronic detection, GPR, CCTV inspections, traffic‑control (signage, flaggers), back‑fill and pavement restoration, detailed reporting (photos, GPS, video).
• Requirements: Class A or C‑12 CSLB license, C‑31 traffic‑control license (or subcontractor), DIR registration, insurance, prevailing‑wage compliance if bid > $15 k, small‑business/DVBE participation preferences.
• Timeline: Posting 7 July 2026, questions due 14 July 2026, bid deadline 28 July 2026, award expected 14 August 2026, contract period Oct 2026 – Sep 2028.