biddoc.pdf

Adams County Finance Department Purchasing Division

4430 S Adams County Parkway Brighton, Colorado 80601

INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)

COVER SHEET

IFB Issue Date: September 1, 2026

IFB Number: IFB-MW-2026.265

IFB Title: STRASBURG TOWER ELECTRICAL WORK

MANDATORY Pre-Bid Meeting: September 17, 2026 at 11:00am MT

Adams County Strasburg Sheriff’s Office

2550 Strasburg Rd, Strasburg, Colorado 80136

IFB Questions Due: September 23, 2026 at 2:00pm MT

Bid Due Date: October 2, 2026 at 3:00pm MT

Bid will be received at: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/adams-county

For additional information please contact: Miyisha Wall Contract Specialist III

720-523- 6189

Email Address: mwall@adamscountyco.gov

Documents included in this package: Bid Instructions General Terms and Conditions Specifications/ Scope of Work Pricing Form Submission Check List Statement of No Bid

Contractor’s Statement

Reference Form

Appendix A – Core Electric Location Plans Appendix B – Sample Agreement Appendix C – Wage Determination https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/adams-county

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INVITATION FOR BID

BID INSTRUCTIONS

1. PURPOSE/BACKGROUND: The purpose of this IFB is to purchase Goods and/or Services as specified herein from a source(s) of supply that will give prompt and efficient service to the County.

2. SUBMISSION OF BIDS: The bid must be received before the due date and time as specified in this solicitation. Adams County will only accept electronic submittals. Bids can be submitted at https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/adams-county.

3. The Adams County Board of County Commissioners by and through its Purchasing Division of the Finance Department is accepting bids for Strasburg Tower Electrical Work Project.

4. All documents related to this IFB will be posted on the Rocky Mountain Bid System (BidNet) at: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/adams-county

4.1. Interested parties must register with this service to receive these documents and submit a Bid.

5. Tariffs:

5.1. Suppliers requesting price increases due to tariff changes must provide detailed cost breakdowns, including the original tariff rates and the new imposed rates, supplier invoices, and other supporting documentation. The County reserves the right to audit supplier records to verify tariff-related costs. Any unverified or excessive increases shall not be accepted.

5.2. Should tariffs be reduced or removed during the contract term, the contractor shall pass the cost savings on to the County through an equivalent price reduction. The contractor must notify the County within 30 days of any tariff reduction and submit revised pricing accordingly.

6. TERM OF AGREEMENT: This is a one-year agreement with the option of two one year renewals. Continuation of the Agreement beyond the initial period is a County prerogative and not a right of the Contractor. This prerogative will be exercised only when such continuation is clearly in the best interest of the County and upon budget approval.

7. CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

7.1. The successful Contractor will be required to sign an Agreement substantially similar to the Agreement form in Appendix B. The County reserves the right to add or delete provisions to the form prior to Agreement execution.

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7.2. Issuance of this solicitation does not commit the County to award any Agreement or to procure or Agreement for any equipment, materials or services.

7.3. If a formal Agreement is required, the Contractor agrees and understands that a Notice of Award does not constitute an Agreement or create a property interest of any nature until an Agreement is signed by the Awardee and the Board of County Commissioners and/or their authorized designee.

7.4. Contractor is responsible for reviewing the form Agreement and understanding the terms and conditions contained therein, including, but not limited to, insurance requirements, indemnification, equal opportunity, non-appropriation, and termination.

7.5. Contractor’s Response must state its willingness to enter into the form Agreement or

Contractor shall identify and include any proposed revisions they have for the form Agreement. Any proposed revisions made by the Contractor after the County Notice of Intent to Award the Solicitation may be grounds for rescinding said Notice. The identification of willingness to enter into the standard Agreement is for general purposes at this time, but is part of the evaluation process and must be included. There may be negotiations on a project-by-project basis that provide further clarification.

7.6. Incorrect Pricing/Invoicing. As part of any award resulting from this process, Contractor(s) will discount all transactions as agreed. In the event the County discovers, through its Agreement monitoring process or formal audit process, that material or services were priced/invoiced incorrectly, Contractor(s) agree to promptly refund all overpayments and to pay all reasonable audit expenses incurred as a result of the non-compliance.

7.7. The County may, during the term of the Agreement and any extensions, request additional work at other locations throughout Adams County by the successful Contractor.

8. PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND WALK-THROUGH IS MANDATORY:

8.1. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 17, 2026 at 11:00am MT at Adams County Strasburg Sheriff’s Office: 2550 Strasburg Rd, Strasburg, Colorado 80136 discuss the Specifications and Work Scope. A representative of the Contractor must attend this mandatory conference in order to qualify to respond to this Agreement

8.2. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions with going through secure facility, i.e. tools, camera, masks, etc.

9. METHOD OF AWARD - It is the intent of the County to award an Agreement to the Contractor who provides lowest responsive and responsible bid.

10. Questions which arise during the Bid preparation period regarding issues around this

Solicitation, purchasing and/or award should be directed, via e-mail, to Miyisha Wall, Contract Specialist III Purchasing Division, Adams County, mwall@adamscountyco.gov. or via the Bidnet System. The Contractor submitting the question(s) shall be responsible for ensuring the question(s) is received by the County by the date listed above in the schedule of activities for submitting the question(s) regardless of the method of delivery.

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11. Any official interpretation of this IFB must be made by an agent of the County’s Purchasing Division who is authorized to act on behalf of the County. The County shall not be responsible for interpretations offered by employees of the County who are not agents of the County’s Purchasing Division.

12. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING: Adams County encourages cooperative purchasing in an effort to assist other agencies to reduce their cost of bidding and to make better use of taxpayer dollars through volume purchasing. Contractor(s) may, at their discretion, agree to extend the prices and/or terms of the resulting award to other state or local government agencies, school districts, or political subdivisions in the event they would have a need for the same product/service. Usage by any entity shall not have a negative impact on Adams County in the current term or in any future terms.

13. The Contractor(s) must deal directly with any governmental agency concerning the placement of purchase orders/agreements, freight/delivery charges, Contractual disputes, invoices, and payments. Adams County shall not be liable for any costs or damages incurred by any other entity.

14. BUDGET: Budget will not be disclosed.

15. DEBARMENT: By submitting this bid, the Contractor warrants and certifies they are eligible to submit a bid because their company and/or subcontractor(s) is/are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in a transaction by any Federal, State, or local department or agency.

16. Per Adams County Policy, contracts for construction or road work in excess of $250,000.00 that are entered on or after September 1, 2024, will be responsible for ensuring that all employees performing work on are paid Prevailing Wage.

16.1. Contractors shall pay no less than the prevailing wage rates set by the Colorado

Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) and CO Office of the State Architect (OSA).

16.2. Contractors shall comply with apprenticeship and training requirements (if applicable).

16.3. Requirement for contractors to submit certified payrolls.

17. Wage Determinations for this Heavy construction project are attached as Appendix C.

Please note, the advertised wages at the time the Contract execution will apply.

18. All information regarding the County’s prevailing wage policy can be found at:

https://adamscountyco.gov/our-county/budget-finance/finance/purchasing/prevailing-wage-policy/

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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

19. APPLICABILITY: These General Terms and Conditions apply, but are not limited, to all bids, proposals, qualifications and quotations (hereinafter referred to as “Bid” or “Response”) made to Adams County (hereinafter referred to as "County") by all prospective Contractors, bidders, firms, companies, publishers, consultants, or suppliers (herein after referred to as “Contractor” or "Contractors") in response, but not limited, to all Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, and Requests for Quotations (hereinafter referred to as “Solicitation” or “Solicitations”).

20. CONTENTS OF BIDS

20.1. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Contractors are required to submit their Bids in accordance with the following expressed conditions:

20.1.1. Contractors shall make all investigations necessary to thoroughly inform themselves regarding the plant and facilities affected by the delivery of materials and equipment as required by the conditions of the Solicitation. No plea of ignorance by the Contractor of conditions that exist or that may hereafter exist will be accepted as the basis for varying the requirements of the County or the compensation to the Contractor.

20.1.2. Contractors are advised that all County Solicitations and Agreements are subject to all requirements contained in the County’s Purchasing Division’s Policies and state and federal statutes. When conflicts occur, the highest authority will prevail.

20.1.3. Federally funded projects (in whole or in part) shall be handled within the laws, rules, and regulations as promulgated by the United States Government, which includes Public Law http://uscode.house.gov; Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) codification of the general and permanent rules and regulations https://www.ecfr.gov, but is not limited to: Title 2: Grants and Agreements: Part 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards Subpart F Appendix II and Uniform Grant Guidance as amended.

20.1.4. Contractors are required to state exactly what they intend to furnish to the County in their Bid and must indicate any variances to the terms, conditions, and specifications of this Solicitation no matter how slight. If variations are not stated in a Contractor’s Bid, it shall be construed that the Contractor’s Bid fully complies with all conditions identified in this Solicitation.

http://uscode.house.gov/ https://www.ecfr.gov/

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21. The County intends and expects that the Contracting processes of the County and its Contractors provide equal opportunity without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age or disability and that its Contractors make available equal opportunities to the extent third parties are engaged to provide goods and services to the County as Subcontractors, Contractors, or otherwise. Accordingly, the Contractor shall not discriminate on any of the foregoing grounds in the performance of any Agreement awarded to the Contractor, and shall make available equal opportunities to the extent third parties are engaged to provide goods and services in connection with performance of the Agreement. If submitting a joint venture bid, or a bid involving a partnership arrangement, articles of partnership stating each partner’s responsibilities shall be furnished and submitted with the Bid Response.

22. All documentation submitted in response to this solicitation will become the property of Adams

County. All documentation maintained or kept by Adams County shall be subject to the Colorado Open Records Act. C.R.S. 24-72-201 et. seq. (“CORA”). Accordingly, respondents are discouraged from providing information that they consider confidential, privileged, and/or trade secrets as part of a response to this solicitation. Any portions of submissions that are reasonably considered confidential should be clearly marked. The County does not guarantee the confidentiality of any records.

Careful consideration should be given before submitting confidential information to the County.

The Colorado Open Records Act permits public scrutiny of most materials collected in this Solicitation process. Information that is reasonably considered proprietary should be clearly marked as confidential.

23. CLARIFICATION AND MODIFICATIONS IN TERMS AND CONDITIONS

23.1. Where there appears to be variances or conflicts between the General Terms and Conditions, any Special Terms and Conditions and the Scope of Work/Specifications outlined in this Solicitation, the Scope of Work/ Specifications, and then the Special Terms and Conditions, will prevail.

23.1.1. If any Contractor contemplating submitting a Bid under this Solicitation is in doubt as to the true meaning of the Specifications or any other portion of the Solicitation, the Contractor must submit a written request via email for clarification to the Point of Contact listed on the first page of this Solicitation. The Contractor submitting the request shall be responsible for ensuring that the request is received by the County prior to the deadline for submitting questions.

23.1.2. The County shall issue a written addendum if substantial changes which impact the technical submission of Bids are required. A copy of such addenda will be available at the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (BIDNET) website. In the event of conflict with the original Solicitation documents, addenda shall supersede to the extent specified. Subsequent addenda shall supersede prior addenda only to the extent specified.

23.1.3. ADDENDA: CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING AND

ACKNOWLEDGING ALL SUBSEQUENT ADDENDA VIA THE ROCKY

MOUNTAIN E-PURCHASING SYSTEM (BIDNET). FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY

AND ALL SUBSEQUENT ADDENDUM/ADDENDA MAY DEEM THE

CONTRACTOR NON-RESPONSIVE. EACH AND EVERY ADDENDUM TO BE

SEPARATELY ACKNOWLEDGED.

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23.2. PRICES CONTAINED IN SUBMITTAL – DISCOUNTS, TAXES

23.2.1. Contractor agrees to hold submitted prices up to 120 days after bid due date.

23.2.2. Contractors may offer a cash discount for prompt payment. Discounts will be considered in determining the lowest net cost for the evaluation of Bids;

discounts for periods of less than twenty days, however, will not be considered in making an award. If no prompt payment discount is being offered, the Contractor shall enter a zero (0) for the percentage discount to indicate net thirty days. If the Contractor does not enter a percentage discount, it is hereby understood and agreed that the payment terms shall be net thirty days, effective on the date that the County receives an accurate invoice or accepts the products, whichever is the later date. Payment is deemed to be made on the date of the mailing of the check.

23.2.3. Contractors shall not include federal, state, or local excise or sales taxes in prices offered, as the County is exempt from payment of such taxes.

23.2.3.1. Federal Identification Number: 84-6000732

23.2.3.2. State of Colorado Tax Exempt Number: 98-03569

24. SIGNING BID

24.1. Contractor, by affixing its signature to this Solicitation, certifies that its Bid is made without previous understanding, agreement, or connection either with any persons, firms or corporations making a Bid for the same items, or with the County. The Contractor also certifies that its Bid is in all respects fair, without outside control, collusion, fraud, or otherwise illegal action. To insure integrity of the County’s public procurement process, all Contractors are hereby placed on notice that any and all Contractors who falsify the certifications required in conjunction with this section will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

25. PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BID

25.1. PREPARATION

25.1.1. The Bid must be typed or legibly printed in ink. The use of erasable ink is not permitted. All corrections made by the Contractor must be initialed by the authorized agent of the Contractor.

25.1.2. Bids must contain a manual signature of an authorized agent of the Contractor in the space provided on the Contractor’s Statement page. The Contractor’s Statement page of this Solicitation must be included in Bid response. If the Contractor’s authorized agent fails to sign and return the Contractor’s Statement of the Solicitation, its Bid may be invalid and may not be considered.

25.1.3. The County logo is trademarked and property solely of the County. Contractors do not have permission to use the County’s logo on any documentation or presentation materials and to do so would be a violation of the County’s trademark.

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25.1.4. Bids shall be provided by the Contractor on the Pricing Form. Prices that are not in accordance with the measurements and descriptions requested may be considered non-responsive. Where there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the extension of prices, the unit price shall prevail.

25.1.5. Alternate Bids will not be considered unless expressly permitted in the

Specifications/Scope of Work.

25.1.6. The accuracy of the Bid is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. No changes in the Bid shall be allowed after the date and time that submission of the Bid is due.

25.2. SUBMISSION

25.2.1. The Bid shall be submitted electronically via the Bidnet Direct System. The

County’s Pricing Form, which is attached to this Solicitation, must be used when the Contractor is submitting its Bid response. The Contractor shall not alter this form (e.g. add or modify categories for posting prices offered) unless expressly permitted in the Solicitation or in an addendum duly issued by the County. Only Bids received by the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department will be accepted; Bids submitted telephone, email, mail at this time or facsimile machines are not acceptable.

25.2.2. Failure to provide any requested information may result in the rejection of the

Bid as non-responsive.

25.2.3. Bid must be submitted in the format supplied and/or described by the County.

Failure to submit in the format provided may be cause for rejection of the proposal. Bids must be furnished exclusive of taxes.

25.2.4. Contractor is responsible for ensuring their Bid is received by the Purchasing

Division prior to the deadline outlined in the solicitation regardless of the method of delivery.

25.2.5. Contractors, which qualify their Bid by requiring alternate Contractual terms and conditions as a stipulation for Agreement award must include such, alternate terms and conditions in their Response. The County reserves the right to declare a Contractor’s Bid as non-responsive if any of these alternate terms and conditions is in conflict with the County’s terms and conditions, or if they are not in the best interests of the County.

26. LATE BIDS

26.1. Bids received after the date and time set for the opening shall be considered non-responsive.

26.2. Allow ample time to upload your bid. The County assumes no responsibility for any IT related issues that occur.

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26.3. The County assumes no responsibility for a Bid being either opened early or improperly routed if not submitted into the Bidnet System properly.

26.4. In the event of a situation severe enough to cause the Adams County Board of

Commissioners to close the County offices for any reason, the Purchasing Manager has the prerogative of rescheduling the Bid opening time and date. No Bid will be considered above all other Bids by having met the Bid opening time and date requirements to the exclusion of those who were unable to present their Bid due to a situation severe enough to cause the Board of County Commissioners to close the County offices.

27. MODIFICATIONS/WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

27.1. MODIFICATIONS TO BIDS. Bids may only be modified in the form of a written notice on Contractor letterhead and must be received prior to the time and date set for the Proposals to be opened. Each modification submitted to the County’s Purchasing Division must have the Contractor’s name and return address and the applicable Solicitation number and title clearly marked on the face of the sealed envelope. If more than one modification is submitted, the modification bearing the latest date of receipt by the County’s Purchasing Division will be considered the valid modification.

27.2. WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS

27.2.1. Bids may be withdrawn in the form of a written notice on Contractor letterhead and must be received prior to the time and date set for the opening of Bids.

Any withdrawal of a Bid submitted to Adams County Purchase Division must have the Contractor’s name, return address, and the applicable Solicitation number and title clearly marked on the face of the envelope and on the withdrawal letter.

27.2.2. Bids may not be withdrawn after the time and date set for the opening for a period of ninety calendar days. If a Bid is withdrawn by the Contractor during this ninety-day period, the County may, at its option, suspend the Contractor and may not accept any Bid from the Contractor for a six-month period following the withdrawal.

28. REJECTION OF BIDS

28.1. REJECTION OF BIDS. The County may, at its sole and absolute discretion:

28.1.1. Reject any and all, or parts of any or all, Bids submitted by prospective Contractors;

28.1.2. Re-advertise this Solicitation;

28.1.3. Postpone or cancel the process;

28.1.4. Waive any irregularities in the Bids received in conjunction with this Solicitation;

and/or

28.2. REJECTION OF A PARTICULAR BID. In addition to any reason identified above, the County may reject a Bid under any of the following conditions:

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28.2.1. The Contractor misstates or conceals any material fact in its Bid Response;

28.2.2. The Contractor’s Bid does not strictly conform to the law or the requirements of the Solicitation;

28.2.3. The Bid expressly requires or implies a conditional award that conflicts with the method of award stipulated in the Solicitation;

28.2.4. The Bid does not include documents, including, but not limited to, certificates, licenses, and/or samples, which are required for submission with the Bid in accordance with the Solicitation; and/or

28.2.5. The Bid has not been executed by the Contractor through an authorized signature on the Contractor’s Statement.

28.3. The County reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities, and the right to accept or reject any and all bids.

29. ELIMINATION FROM CONSIDERATION

29.1. A Bid may not be accepted from, nor any Agreement be awarded to, any person or firm which is in arrears to the County upon any debt or Agreement or which is a defaulter as surety or otherwise upon any obligation to the County.

29.2. A Bid may not be accepted from, nor any Agreement awarded to, any person or firm who has failed to perform faithfully any previous Agreement with the County or other governmental entity, for a minimum period of three years after the previous Agreement was terminated for cause.

29.3. Any communications in regards to this Solicitation must go through the Adams County

Purchasing Division only. Any contact with other County personnel or County Contractors may be cause for disqualification.

29.4. No damages shall be recoverable by any challenger as a result of the determinations listed in this Section or decisions by the County.

29.5. The Board of County Commissioners may rescind the award of any Bid within one week thereof or at its next regularly scheduled meeting; whichever is later, when the public interest will be served thereby.

30. QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR: The County may make such investigations as deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Contractor to perform work, and the Contractor shall furnish all information and data for this purpose as the County requests. Such information includes, but is not limited to: current/maximum bonding capabilities, current licensing information, audited financial statements, history of the firm on assessments of liquidated damages, Agreements cancelled prior to completion and/or lawsuits and/or pending lawsuits against the firm and/or its principals. The County reserves the right to reject any Bid if the evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Contractor fails to satisfy the County that such Contractor is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and to complete the work contemplated therein. Conditional Bids will not be accepted.

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31. AWARD OF SOLICITATION. The County may award this Solicitation to the successful

Contractor through the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Award. All Contractors that participated in the Solicitation process will be notified of Contractor selection. No services or goods shall be provided, and no compensation shall be paid, until and unless an Agreement has been signed by an authorized representative of the County and the Contractor.

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INVITATION FOR BID #2026.265

SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK

I. SPECIFICATIONS/SCOPE OF WORK

Project Location:

Adams County Strasburg Sheriff’s Office 2550 Strasburg Rd Strasburg, Colorado 80136

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, permits (where required), testing, coordination, and incidentals necessary to complete the work described below. All work shall be sequenced to minimize facility downtime. The new underground electrical service shall be installed, tested, and ready for energization prior to the final service transfer. Electrical outages shall be limited to the final service transfer and shall be coordinated with Adams County and the serving utility.

1. Utility Coordination

• Coordinate all work with the serving utility for service disconnect, transformer installation, inspections, and final service energization.

• Confirm utility requirements, including transformer location, service routing, conduit requirements, meter installation requirements, and applicable utility standards or handouts.

• Schedule all required outages with Adams County representatives.

• Coordinate work sequencing to minimize disruption to facility operations.

• Follow all requirements identified in the serving utility’s current handouts, including applicable requirements for meter wiring, conduit sizing, installation details, and service equipment.

• Confirm the division of responsibility between the Contractor and serving utility for the transformer, transformer pad, conduits entering and exiting the transformer pad, and all utility connections prior to construction.

2. New Underground Electrical Service

• Field verify all service routing, conduit lengths, conductor lengths, and installation distances prior to construction. Final routing, dimensions, and quantities shall be confirmed by the Contractor with the serving utility prior to installation.

• Excavate trenches for the new underground electrical service in accordance with utility requirements.

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• Install underground conduit systems, warning tape, tracer wire, and other underground identification requirements as required by the utility and applicable codes.

• Install underground service conductors in accordance with utility standards and the current National Electrical Code (NEC). Either approved conductor configuration shown on the one-line diagram may be utilized, provided it meets serving utility requirements.

• The serving utility shall provide and install the pad-mounted transformer and transformer pad.

• Coordinate transformer pad requirements, conduit entry locations, and connection points with the serving utility prior to installation.

• Install underground conduits entering and exiting the transformer pad as required by the serving utility.

• Furnish and install a new 400-amp CT cabinet and meter housing meeting utility requirements.

• Complete meter wiring, conduit sizing, and installation details in accordance with the serving utility’s current requirements and applicable utility handouts.

• Install the new grounding electrode system and all required grounding and bonding.

• Complete all new service equipment, conduits, conductors, and terminations prior to the scheduled outage whenever practical.

• Verify that the new service equipment and conductors are compatible with the existing building electrical distribution equipment, including existing lugs, available termination space, and connection requirements.

• Perform insulation resistance and continuity testing prior to final cutover.

3. Service Cutover

• Coordinate the final service transfer with the serving utility.

• The serving utility shall disconnect the existing overhead electrical service.

• The serving utility shall complete the connection of the new underground service conductors to the pad-mounted transformer.

• Contractor shall coordinate access, provide required support, and complete all

Contractor-installed work necessary for the service transfer.

• Reconnect the existing building distribution equipment to the new underground service as required.

• Energize the new electrical service in coordination with the serving utility.

• Verify proper operation of all building electrical systems.

• Complete the service transfer during the scheduled outage using sufficient manpower and resources to minimize facility downtime.

4. Demolition

• Remove abandoned conduit, conductors, hardware, and miscellaneous electrical components no longer required.

• Dispose of removed materials in accordance with applicable requirements.

5. Site Restoration

• Backfill and compact all excavations.

• Restore asphalt, gravel, landscaping, and other disturbed surfaces to match existing conditions.

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• Remove excess materials, equipment, and construction debris from the site.

• Leave the site in a clean and orderly condition.

Deliverables

• Fully operational underground electrical service.

• Electrical service interruption limited to the final cutover period.

• Successful utility coordination resulting in an energized service.

• Record drawings documenting underground conduit routing, if required.

• Final inspection approval and project closeout documentation.

• Compliance with all applicable utility standards, requirements, and current utility handouts.

• Verification that the new underground service can be properly connected to the existing electrical distribution equipment, including existing lugs and available termination space.

II. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Failure to provide required information may deem your submittal non-responsive.

• List items which must be included in submittal in order to be accepted and reviewed o Certifications o Certificate of Corporation or Limited Liability Partnerships registered with the

State of Colorado or other formal documentation meeting the requirement of years in business

III. RESPONSE FORMAT

Failure to respond in the required format may deem your submittal non-responsive.

Failure to provide required information may deem your submittal non-responsive.

SUBMISSION OF BIDS: one (1) electronic pdf must be received at the time and place specified in this Solicitation. Submittals should be prepared simply and economically providing a straightforward, concise description of the Contractor’s ability to perform the requirements of this solicitation. Failure to submit the required number of copies may deem the Contractor non-responsive.

Electronic copy shall be an EXACT reproduction of the original documents provided.

All sections shall be combined into a single PDF electronic document.

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PRICING FORM

COMPANY NAME:_____________________________________________________________

PRICING BREAKDOWN

No. Scope of Work Price

1 Utility coordination, field verification, scheduling, and preconstruction $____________

2 Permits, inspections, and required approvals $____________

3 Mobilization, layout, site protection, and supervision $____________

4 Excavation, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction $____________

5 Underground conduit, fittings, warning tape, and tracer wire $____________

6 Underground 400A service conductors, pulling, and terminations $____________

7 400A CT cabinet, meter housing, and metering wiring $____________

8 Grounding and bonding system $____________

9 Existing building service modifications and reconnection $____________

10 Testing, commissioning, and documentation $____________

11 Final service cutover and utility coordination $____________

12 Removal and disposal of abandoned electrical equipment $____________

13 Asphalt, gravel, landscaping, and site restoration $____________

14 Final cleanup, record drawings, and project closeout $____________

TOTAL BID PRICE $____________

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ALTERNATES / UNIT PRICES

* The owner requires a separate price for an optional extra scope item. Add Alternate Pricing will not be used to calculate and/or rank the lowest overall bid.

Item Unit Price

Additional trench LF $____________

Additional conduit LF $____________

Additional conductor LF $____________

Asphalt restoration SF $____________

Rock excavation CY $____________

Additional electrical labor HR $____________

Additional mobilization EA $____________

SCHEDULE

Estimated Start: ______________________________

Estimated Duration: ___________________________

Estimated Completion: _________________________

Planned Service Outage: _______________________

Estimated Outage Duration: ____________________

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SUBMISSION CHECK LIST

SUBMISSION: It is imperative you address your submittal envelope as noted in the Bid Instructions.

Does your Bid comply with all the terms and conditions YES NO of this Solicitation? If no, indicate exceptions.

Does your Bid provide proposed revisions to the attached YES NO Sample Agreement and identified on the Term of Acceptance Form?

Does your Bidmeet or exceed all specifications, including YES NO minimum service requirements? If no, indicate exceptions.

Requirements met and response included? YES NO

Is your W-9 included? YES NO

May other governmental entity avail itself of this Agreement and YES NO purchase any and all items specified?

Have all the addendums been acknowledged and enclosed? YES NO

Has a duly authorized agent of the contractor signed the YES NO Contractor’s Statement?

Has your firm or your sub-contractors ever received a YES NO Notice to Cure, Reprimand Letter, Cancel Agreement Notice, or Cancel Purchase Order Notice from Adams County?

If so, please explain.

Please Enter the contact information of the officer signing the Agreement:

Printed Name

Title

Phone Number

Email Address

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INVITATION FOR BID

STATEMENT OF NO BID

COMPLETION OF THIS FORM IS OPTIONAL

Adams County values your input. If you are unable to participate, will you spend a few minutes to complete this form and return with your NO BID response.

Please send to: Adams County Email to: mwall@adamscountyco.gov

Attn: Miyisha Wall, Contract Specialist III

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4430 South Adams County Parkway Brighton, CO 80601

Specifications too “strict” (i.e. geared toward one brand or manufacturer only). Please explain.

Use additional page, if needed.

Specifications are unclear. Please explain.

☐ We are unable to meet specifications.

☐ Insufficient time to respond to the solicitation.

☐ Our schedule would not permit us to perform within the required time.

☐ We are unable to meet insurance and/or bonding requirements.

☐ We do not offer/supply this product or service.

Further Remarks/Comments:

PRINT OR TYPE YOUR INFORMATION

Contractor Name Fax

Address: City/State Zip Code

Contact Person

Title Phone

Printed Name Title Date

Address City/State Zip Code

Email Address

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4430 S Adams County Parkway Brighton, Colorado 80601

CONTRACTOR’S STATEMENT

Pursuant to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 Subpart C 200.213, Contractor certifies that they are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency, and has read and fully understand all the conditions herein set forth in the foregoing paragraphs, and by my signature set forth hereunder, I hereby agree to comply with all said conditions as stated or implied. In consideration of the above statement, the following Bid is hereby submitted.

If any of the documents listed on the cover page are missing from this package, contact Adams County Purchasing. If you require additional information, call the Purchasing Division contact person.

The undersigned hereby affirms that (1) he/she is a duly authorized agent of the Contractor, (2) he/she has read all terms and conditions and technical specifications which were made available in conjunction with this solicitation and fully understands and accepts them unless specific variations have been expressly listed in his/her Bid, (3) the Bid is being submitted on behalf of the Contractor in accordance with any terms and conditions set forth in this Solicitation, and (4) the Contractor will accept any awards made to it as a result of the Bid submitted herein for a minimum of 120 calendar days following the date of submission.

WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF

Addenda (list all): ___________________________________________________________

Contractor Name Date

Signature Printed Name

Title

Address

City, State, Zip Code County

Telephone Fax

Email

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REFERENCE FORM

Contractors shall furnish the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of three (3) firms or government organizations for which the Contractor has provided similar projects:

Company Name

Reference Name

Reference Email Address

Telephone Number

Project Name

Value

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