What the buyer needs
AI summaryValley Water seeks on-call underground utility locating services for its operations in San Jose, California, under Invitation to Bid VW0735. The requested scope includes non-invasive locating and surface marking, utility alignment and depth verification, ground-penetrating radar imaging, potholing, vacuum, hydro, or air excavation, test holes, field documentation, and minor surface restoration. The contractor will perform USA North 811 Compliance Task Orders and Valley Water Requested Locate and Verification Task Orders over a one-year contract period. Eligible bidders are limited to onshore United States organizations, and contractors and subcontractors must hold required licenses and comply with California public works requirements. Valley Water will hold a mandatory pre-bid conference on November 20, 2026. Prospective bidders must submit all questions no later than December 2, 2026, and may contact Michelle Munoz at [email protected] or 408-630-2928.
Scope of work
- Non-invasive locating and surface marking
- Utility alignment or depth verification
- Ground-penetrating radar or other subsurface imaging
- Potholing or daylighting
- Vacuum, hydro, or air excavation
- Test holes
- Documentation of exposed utilities and field conditions
- Minor surface restoration associated with authorized investigation
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Lowest, responsive and responsible bid (Grand Total Bid Price) | Not specified |
| Small Business / Micro-Business preference (DGS certified) | 5% |
Minimum qualifications
- Valid California Class A – General Engineering Contractor's License or Class C-12 – Earthwork and Paving Contractor's License
- Compliance with California public works requirements (prevailing-wage, contractor-registration, certified-payroll, apprenticeship)
- Sufficient qualified personnel, dispatch capability, and equipment
- USA North 811 capability (systems, authorized access, trained personnel)
Documents to include with your response
- Form 1 Required Submittal Checklist
- Form 2 Bid Form
- Form 3 Bid Questionnaire
- Form 4 List of Subcontractors
- Form 5 Bidder's Bond
- Form 6 References
- Form 7 Non-Collusion Declaration
- Form 8 Disqualification Questionnaire
- Form 10 Local Business Enterprise Consideration
- Form 11 Small Business Outreach Program Affidavit
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via PlanetBids
- Instructions
- Forms must be printed out, completed in their totality, and uploaded back into the PlanetBids system.