PAPA's excavator geofencing program uses cutting-edge technology to target “high risk” excavators. The program is open to both pipeline operators and one call centers nationwide.

Program Benefits:

Strategically target high-risk excavators
Leverage a tested and proven campaign
Receive company-specific documentation
Leverage cost-savings of a collaborative program (graphic design, data analysis costs are shared)
Reach a smaller target than with an individual campaign
You do not have to be a current PAPA member to participate

2026 Overview:

NEW! Choose to run the campaign in April, August or both
Open to one call centers, operators and regulators (do not have to be a current PAPA member)
Enroll high-risk counties (will target the top 200) or a list of high-risk excavators
Ads strategically targeted at excavators using geofencing technology
Sign-up to receive organization-specific documentation, including delivery to specific excavators

Options and Cost:

Option 1: Excavator List
- Lists of previous “offenders” – excavators who have previously created line strikes or near misses along their system.
- Program participants must enroll a list of 75 or similar excavators in the same geographic area will be identified
- Cost: $800 per operator, per campaign
Option 2: County
- Enroll counties deemed to be a priority for reasons such as high excavation activity, high one call ticket requests or previous line strikes.
- Vendor will identify and geofence up to 200 excavators in each enrolled county based upon the following company types: Telecommunications/Cable, Sewer, Road Work, Drainage/Irrigation, Water, Fencing
- Cost: $1,550 per county, per campaign
Enroll additional excavators at $7/excavator if enrolled in option 1 or 2
$250 documentation cost per operator

Sign-Up Deadline: January 15, 2026

Questions? Contact kesley.tweed@pipelineawareness.info

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