Active SLED Opportunity · MARYLAND · MARYLAND

    IFB #1192199 - Underground Utility Locating Services

    Issued by Montgomery County Government
    stateIFBmarylandSol. BPM056398
    Open · 19d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    19
    due May 13, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Apr 9, 2026
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    maryland
    state
    NAICS CODE
    237130
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    Montgomery County seeks a contractor to provide underground utility locating and marking services for ICBN Fiber Optics, ensuring compliance with Miss Utility Law and APWA standards. Services include emergency response, accurate demarcation, record keeping, and administrative support.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    BPM056398
    Type / RFx
    IFB
    Status
    Open
    Level
    state
    Published Date
    April 9, 2026
    Due Date
    May 13, 2026
    NAICS Code
    237130AI guide
    Jurisdiction
    maryland
    Agency
    Montgomery County Government

    Description

    This solicitation will be issued through BidNet's Maryland Purchasing Group (https://www.bidnetdirect.com/maryland/montgomerycounty). In the spirit of continuous improvement, Montgomery County utilizes this platform to post solicitations and accept electronic responses from vendors. Registration is required and FREE for all Montgomery County solicitations by selecting the "Limited" option upon registration. IF YOU NEED HELP REGISTERING, please call BidNet Direct’s Support Department at 800-835-4603. The scope of work will encompass all aspects of providing administrative and technical services to identify, locate, and provide demarcation of the AUGU, specifically, underground ICBN Fiber Optics for Montgomery County for the purpose of safeguarding the AUGU from excavation damages in accordance with the Miss Utility Law. The Contractor shall provide all resources, materials, and equipment required to receive and properly address all Request Tickets for Investigation (RTI) issued to MC by Miss Utility. The services shall include investigation and confirmation of the presence or lack of AUGU in the affected area as shown on the RTI, and when required, demarcation/re-demarcation in the field. Such demarcation/re-demarcation shall include painting, flagging or staking the horizontal location of the AUGU in accordance with current demarcation standards of the American Public Works Association (APWA) and Miss Utility Law. The Contractor shall immediately respond to all Emergency Notices. The Contractor shall provide the required services within a maximum of two foot horizontal and vertical accuracy. The Contractor shall maintain utility location markings at no additional charge to Montgomery County as required by code. The Contractor shall maintain a record of each Notice of Intent to Excavate indicating the time and date a marking was requested, responded to and completed, the method used, the type of facility marked, the date, the time, and name of excavator notified. These records can be requested by the COTR on any ticket. The Contractor shall accurately monitor, record, and communicate its services as required by Miss Utility and as required by this SOW. This includes a summary page and a complete breakdown of its services and tickets when invoiced. A submission of the Contractor’s invoice format shall be provided to the COTR for approval on compliance to the needs of this SOW.

    Key dates

    1. April 9, 2026Published
    2. May 13, 2026Responses Due

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