Project Information

Bid Title

Hydro Excavation Services "As Needed" Basis

Issuing Agency

City of Grand Junction

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Jun 2, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 10, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Hydro Excavation Services "As Needed" Basis
IFB-5922-26-DD
Responses Due June 10, 2026, before 2:00 p.m.

• Solicitation (PDF )
• Addendum No. 1 (PDF)

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Purchasing Division

Invitation for Bid

IFB-5922-26-DD

Hydro Excavation Services “As Needed” Basis

Bid Response Deadline

June 10, 2026, Prior to 2:00 PM (MST)

Electronic Submission Only

Proposals Must Be Submitted Exclusively Through

BidNet Direct® – Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS)

????https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-junction

Important Notice

The City of Grand Junction does not control or administer vendor access to the BidNet®

Direct system. Proposers are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission.

Technical assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603.

NOTE: All City solicitation openings will continue to be held virtually.

Purchasing Representative:

Dolly Daniels, Senior Buyer

dollyd@gjcity.org

970-256-4048

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Table of Contents

Invitation for Bids

Section 1.0. Administrative Information and Instructions .......................................... 3

Section 2.0. General Contract Terms and Conditions................................................. 8

Section 3.0: Specifications and Special Conditions and Provisions ....................... 19

Section 4.0: Supplier’s Bid Form……………………………………………………………23

Price Bid Schedule……………………………………………………………….25

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Section 1.0. Administrative Information and Instructions

1.1. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Compliance Mandate: Following HB21- 1110.

All documents produced and submitted in response to this solicitation must adhere to the

provisions outlined in §§24-85-101, C.R.S., and subsequent sections, as well as the

Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability, as established by the Office of

Information Technology under section §24-85-103 (2.5), C.R.S. Additionally, all

documents must align with the State of Colorado’s technology standards related to

accessibility, including Level A.A. conformity with the latest iteration of the Web Content

Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) as integrated within the State of Colorado’s technology

standards.

Deliverables that fail to meet accessibility requirements may be returned for correction at

no additional cost to the City.

1.2. Required Review: The Offeror is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all solicitation

documentation to ensure a complete understanding of the scope, specifications, delivery

requirements, and all terms and conditions governing this procurement. The Bidder shall

review all applicable laws, regulations, instructions, and procurement policies associated

with this solicitation process. Submission of a bid response constitutes

acknowledgement that the Bidder has reviewed and understands all requirements

necessary to provide the specified products and fulfill the obligations under this

solicitation.

1.3 Issuing Office: This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued by the City of Grand Junction. All

contact regarding this IFB is to be directed to:

Dolly Daniels; Senior Buyer

dollyd@gjcity.org

Except for Pre-Bid or Site Visit Meeting(s) all questions, inquiries, comments, or

communication pertaining to this solicitation (whether process, specifications, scope, etc.)

must be directed (in writing) to the Purchasing Agent. Other communication may result in

disqualification.

1.4 Purpose: The City of Grand Junction is soliciting competitive bids from qualified and

interested Contractors for all labor, equipment, and materials required to provide hydro

excavation services to the City on an “as needed” basis. All dimensions and Scope of

Work shall be verified by Contractors prior to submission of bids.

1.5 The Owner: The Owner is the City of Grand Junction, Colorado and is referred to

throughout this Solicitation. The term Owner means the Owner or its authorized

representative.

1.6 Compliance: By submitting a bid, all Offerors agree to comply with all conditions,

requirements, and instruction of this IFB as stated or implied herein. Should the Owner omit

anything which is necessary to clear understanding of the requirements, or should it appear

that various instructions are in conflict, the Offeror(s) shall secure instructions from the

Purchasing Agent prior to submittal deadline.

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1.7 Procurement Process: The most current version of the City of Grand Junction Purchasing

Policy and Procedure Manual is contacting.

1.8 Submission of Bids: Bids must be submitted electronically via BidNet® Direct Rocky

Mountain E-Purchasing System: ????https://www.bidnetdirect.com/colorado/city-of-grand-

junction

• The platform offers both free basic registration and paid subscription plans. Free

registration may take up to 24 hours to activate, so early registration and submission

are recommended.

• Please refer to the ???? BidNet Electronic Vendor Registration page.

• The City does not control or administer the vendor access to the BidNet® Direct

system. Bidders are solely responsible for ensuring a successful submission.

Technical assistance must be requested directly from BidNet at (800) 835-4603

before the proposal deadline.

Bids shall be formatted as directed in Section 4.0. Offeror’s Bid Form and Price Bid

Schedule, Submittals that fail to follow this format may be ruled nonresponsive. The

uploaded response shall be a single PDF document with all required information

included.

To participate in the virtual solicitation opening, please utilize the following information

and meeting link:

Bid Opening for Hydro Excavation Services on an As Needed Basis

Jun 10, 2026, 2:00 – 2:30 PM (America/Denver)

Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.

???? https://meet.goto.com/482688109

You can also dial in using your phone.

Access Code: 482-688-109

United States: +1 (224) 501-3412

Join from a video-conferencing room or system.

Meeting ID: 482-688-109

Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com

Or dial directly: 482688109@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##482688109

Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts:

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1.9 Modification and Withdrawal of Bids Before Opening Bids may be modified or

withdrawn by an appropriate document stating such, duly executed and submitted to the

place where Bids are to be submitted at any time prior to Bid Opening.

1.10 Form for Price Bid: All Price Bids must be made upon the Price Bid Schedule attached

and should give the amounts both in words and in figures and must be signed and

acknowledged by the Offeror.

The Offeror shall specify a unit price in figures for each pay item for which a quantity is

given and shall provide the products (in numbers) of the respective unit prices and

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quantities in the Extended Amount column. The total Bid price shall be equal to the sum of

all extended amount prices. When an item in the Price Bid Schedule provides a choice to

be made by the Offeror, Offeror’s choice shall be indicated in accordance with the

specifications for that particular item and thereafter no further choice shall be permitted.

Where the unit of a pay item is lump sum, the lump sum amount shall be shown in the

“extended amount” column and included in the summation of the total Bid. All blank spaces

in the Price Bid Schedule must be properly filled out.

Bids by corporations must be executed in the corporate name by the president or vice

president or other corporate office accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The

corporate address and state of incorporation shall be shown below the signature.

Bids by partnerships must be executed in the partnership name and signed by a partner

whose title must appear under the signature and the official address of the partnership must

be shown below the signature.

All names must be typed or printed below the signature.

The Offeror’s Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers

of which shall be filled in on the Contractor’s Bid Form.

The contact information to which communications regarding the Bid are to be directed must

be shown.

1.11 Exclusions: No oral, telephone, email, or facsimile bid will be considered.

1.12 Contract Documents: The complete IFB and Offeror’s response compose the Contract

Documents. Copies of bid documents can be obtained from the City Purchasing website,

???? https://co-grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids .

1.13 Additional Documents: The July 2010 edition of the “City Standard Contract Documents

for Capital Improvements Construction”, Plans, Specifications and other Bid Documents

are available for review or download on the Purchasing Bids page at ???? https://co-

grandjunction.civicplus.com/501/Purchasing-Bids.

1.14 Definitions and Terms: See Article I, Section 3 of the General Contract Conditions in the

Standard Contract Documents for Capital Improvements Construction.

1.15 Examination of Specifications: Offerors shall thoroughly examine and be familiar with

the project Statement of Work. The failure or omission of any Offeror to receive or examine

any form, addendum, or other document shall in no way relieve any Offeror from any

obligation with respect to its bid. The submission of a bid shall be taken as evidence of

compliance with this section. Prior to submitting a bid, each Offeror shall, at a minimum:

a. Examine the Contract Documents thoroughly.

b. Visit the site to familiarize itself with local conditions that may in any manner affect

cost, progress, or performance of the Work;

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 238910Site Preparation Contractors

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