Utility Line Locating Services

The City of Westfield, Massachusetts, is seeking a vendor to provide utility line locating services for its Whip City Fiber facilities. The agency needs to ensure the protection of its underground fiber optic infrastructure by accurately identifying and marking these lines in response to excavation activities. This project addresses the critical need for timely and precise damage prevention and regulatory compliance within the municipal service area. The scope of work requires the selected vendor to receive and review Dig Safe excavation notifications assigned to Whip City Fiber. The vendor must research facility records and maps to identify affected infrastructure and locate and mark underground fiber optic facilities using industry-standard equipment and techniques. Additionally, the vendor must provide positive responses through the Dig Safe system within statutory timeframes, handle emergency and relocation requests, and document field conditions, discrepancies, or mapping inaccuracies. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency requires the performance of the work to be conducted offsite. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is looking for proposals to determine the cost of the services. All questions regarding this opportunity must be submitted no later than July 13, 2026. The agency has not specified further evaluation criteria or additional key dates in the initial solicitation details.