Stormwater Locates

The City of Commerce City, Colorado Department of Public Works is soliciting competitive bids for stormwater utility locating and marking services under IFB-PW-26-038, with sealed bids due August 28, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Time. A local bidder preference applies: if a vendor located within city limits matches the selected low bid within five percent or $5,000 (whichever is less) and holds city licensure and sales-tax compliance, the City may award to that local vendor instead.

The scope requires locating and marking all subterranean stormwater assets in response to Colorado 811 tickets, using APWA Uniform Color Code standards. The contractor must also locate fiber optic lines, traffic signal conduits, street lighting wires, and water lines. Routine locate tickets must be processed within three business days; 24/7/365 emergency locate response is mandatory with field technicians arriving on-site within two hours of dispatch. All field technicians must hold current certification from an accredited utility locating training program and be equipped with electromagnetic locating instruments, ground-penetrating radar, and signal induction clamps.

The initial contract term is twelve months from commencement, with options for the City to extend for up to four additional twelve-month periods. Sealed bids must be submitted online through BidNet. The City will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as determined to be best value in its sole discretion. Bidders must submit unit pricing, a Bid Form, a Contractor Reference Form (minimum three references), and documentation of any contract exceptions. The selected bidder must provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, proof of comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate minimum), automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and workers' compensation insurance within ten business days of Notice of Intent to Award. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain Time.