This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Dover, Delaware. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

Deadline to submit questions 1 July 2021.The City of Dover (the City) request proposals for providing all aspects of Utility locating services for a three (3) year period and possible two (2), one (1) year extensions. The City currently locates water, sewer (gravity sewer and force main) and electric (including fiber) for all City owned facilities in Dover and areas outside corporate limits. The current service territory includes 74 Square Miles. These facilities will be constructed from both conductive and non-conductive materials. The Contractor shall conform to the Owners requirements as outlined in Utilities Service Protection Center of Delmarva, Inc. (Miss Utility) and will be acting as an Agent for the City. The City invites written proposals from qualified firms that are interested in providing services, as outlined below. This contract will begin on December 6, 2021. Minority owned vendor preference shall be three percent (3%) of the value of the award. The vendor must identify qualification and claim to the preference on the submitted bid documents. The vendor must provide authoritative proof of minority ownership such as identification in the certification directory maintained by the State of Delaware, Department of Administrative Services, Office of Minority and Women Business Enterprises to qualify for this preference. This preference is to be considered as a standalone and cannot be added to any other preference that may be allowed. This preference shall not apply to subcontractors. If you have questions concerning this Request for Proposal, they must be made in writing and emailed to me at doverwhse@dover.de.us. All questions must be submitted no later than July 1, 2021. All questions will be compiled and answered in the form of an addendum and will be emailed to all prospective proposers who return the attached RFP notice and will be posted on the City of Dover electronically The right is reserved, as the interests of the City of Dover may appear, to reject any and all proposals, to waive any information in proposals received, and to accept or reject any items of any bid.