Subsurface Utility Exploration Services

Overview

Mapping, GIS & Surveying

Salem, Oregon, United StatesPosted 4 days agoDeadline: May 29th, 2026

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SUMMARY

RFP seeking a provider for subsurface utility exploration services in Salem, Oregon, using water jet/vacuum excavation methods for a one-year term.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must provide subsurface utility exploration services
Must provide all necessary traffic control
Must use water jet/vacuum excavation method
Must carry Errors and Omissions liability insurance
Must carry commercial general liability insurance with a combined single limit of not less than $2,000,000
Must comply with ORS 652.220 regarding pay equity
Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local civil rights and rehabilitation statutes
Must be authorized to contractually bind the firm
Must provide a fee schedule of hourly rates broken down per staff classifications

BUDGET

Verified

$75,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Begin RFP Solicitation: May 4th, 2026

Questions/Clarifications Due: May 15th, 2026

RFP Closing Date: May 29th, 2026

Notice of Intent to Award Agreement: June 2026

Agreement Award (Anticipated Date): June 2026

Notice to Proceed: July 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 15th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Salem

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Salem, Oregon is seeking a vendor to provide subsurface utility exploration services. The selected vendor will be responsible for determining the horizontal and vertical location of underground utilities using non-invasive methods.

All potholing must utilize a water jet/vacuum excavation process to minimize potential damage to existing utilities. The contract period is set for one year, during which the vendor will deliver timely and accurate exploration services to support public works and infrastructure projects.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.