IFB 161114 - Utility Locating & Marking Services

Virginia Department of Transportation

Published: Jul 31, 2026

Updated: Aug 1, 2026

Source: virginia_eva

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the architecture and engineering, finance and banking and media and communication sectors, with a focus on Investment and Public Relations. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before August 25, 2026.

Published through Virginia eVA, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the architecture and engineering sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

VDOT is soliciting bids from qualified firms to provide utility location and marking services on an as-needed basis for the Fredericksburg District. Solicitation type: Invitation for Bids (IFB) Contracting authority: Virginia Department of Transportation Work location: 14 counties within VDOT's Fredericksburg District which are: Caroline, Essex, Gloucester, King George, King & Queen, King William, Lancaster, Mathews, Middlesex, Northumberland, Richmond, Spotsylvania, Stafford and Westmoreland Counties. Items/services required: - UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) UTILITY MARKING Bid line 1: Utility Locator Service by Linear Foot: Location encompasses the Fredericksburg District (all counties). Bid price shall inclu - UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) Bid Line 2: Utility Locator Service by the hour: Location encompasses Fredericksburg District (all counties). Bid pr - UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) Bid Line 3: Utility Locator Service Unscheduled Rapid (Emergency) Response. Location encompasses all of Fredericksbu - TRUCKS, HIRED EQUIPMENT, PER VADOT SPECIFICATIONS TRUCK, WITH TRUCK MT ATTENUATOR, MIN. EMPTY WEIGHT 10,000 LB Bid Line 4: Hired equipment construction, per VDOT Specifications Crash Cushion, - HIRED EQUIPMENT, ELECTRONIC ARROW, FLASHING Bid Line 5: Hired equipment construction, per VDOT specifications Electronic Arrow Flashing. Location encompasses the Fredericksburg District (all c - FLAGGER SERVICES, TRAFFIC CONTROL Bid Line 6: Traffic control service Certified Flagger. Location encompasses the Fredericksburg District (all counties). All flagging operations used on this c - UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) LESS THAN 100FT Bid Line 7: Ticket Request by Volume: The pay item encompasses the Fredericksburg District (Stafford - UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) UTILITY LOCATOR SERVICE (UNDERGROUND) LESS THAN 100FT Bid Line 8: Ticket request by site visit: The pay item encompasses the Fredericksburg District (excl NIGP category: Utility Locator Service (Underground); Truck and Van Rental or Lease (Incl. Fire and Garbage Trucks); Construction Equipment (Not Otherwise Classified) Rental or Lease; Traffic Control Services (To Include Placement and Removal of Control Devices)

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Virginia eVA and was originally published on July 31, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Virginia Department of Transportation

Virginia Department of Transportation has issued 487 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 71 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Transport & Logistics, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Virginia eVA. Most recent publication: July 31, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Virginia Department of Transportation in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Architecture & Engineering Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Virginia eVA to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is August 25, 2026. You have 24 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.