Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Vermont Public Service Department (“PSD” or “Department”) is soliciting proposals for investigation and analytical services related to enforcement of 49 CFR 192.614; Vermont Statutes Annotated (V.S.A.) Title 30, Chapter 86; and Public Utilities Commission (PUC) Rule 3.800. The contractor for investigation and analytical services (hereafter referred to as the Investigator) works under the general direction of the Department staff and is responsible for investigating facility damage incidents, gathering evidence and producing reports as detailed below. The Investigator may also perform other assignments related to damage prevention program analysis, education and outreach activity as may be requested from time to time by the Department. The investigations may be anywhere within the State of Vermont.