Pipe Locating Government Bids & RFPs

The bid opens on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 4:00 PM. The notice does not explicitly state a separate delivery deadline for proposals, but it is implied that proposals must be submitted by the bid opening date and time.

Bidders are required to submit evidence that they have practical knowledge of the particular work bid upon and that they have the financial resources to complete the proposed work. The bidder must readily and independently document that the bidder possesses the experience, equipment and financial resources necessary for a timely and professional completion of this project.

In case of default by the vendor, the city may procure the commodity or services from other sources and hold the vendor responsible for any excess costs occasioned thereby. If the contractor fails to begin the work under this contract within the time specified, or fails to perform the work with sufficient workmen and equipment or with sufficient materials to insure the completion of said work within the specified time, or shall perform the work in an unsatisfactory manner, or shall neglect or refuse to remove materials or perform anew such work as shall discontinue the prosecution of the work, or if the contractor shall become insolvent or be declared bankrupt, or shall commit any act of bankruptcy or insolvency, or shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or from any other cause whatsoever shall not carry out the work in an acceptable manner, the city shall give notice in writing to the contractor and his surety of such failure, delay, neglect, refusal, or default, specifying the same and if the contractor, within a period of seven days after such notice, shall not proceed in accordance therewith, then the city manager acting for and on behalf of the city shall, upon receipt of a written certificate from the engineer of the fact of such failure, delay, neglect, refusal, or default and of failure of the contractor to comply with such notice, have full power and authority to declare the forfeiture of this contract, and to forfeit the rights of the contractor in this contract, and the city manager at this option may call upon the surety to complete the work in accordance with the terms of this contract or may have the city take over the terms of this contract or may have the city take over the work, including any or all materials and equipment on the ground as may be suitable and acceptable to the city and may complete the work by or on its own employees, or may enter into a new contract for the completion of the work, or may use such other methods as in the opinion of the city manager shall be required for the completion of the work in an acceptable manner. All costs and charges incurred by the city, together with the cost of completing the work, shall be deducted from any monies due or which may become due on this contract. In case the expense so incurred by the city shall be less than the sum which would have been payable under this contract if it had been completed by the contractor and had not been forfeited by the city, then the contractor shall be entitled to receive the difference, subject to any claims of liens thereon which may have been filed with the city or any prior assignment filed with it. In case such expense shall exceed the sum which would have been payable under this contract, the contractor and the surety shall be liable and shall pay the city the amount of such excess.

The text mentions bidders are expected to examine all instructions, specifications, drawings, sites, installations, etc. and failure to do so will be at the bidders risk. It also mentions a pre-bid meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM, which implies a site visit or at least an opportunity to view the site.

The last day for questions is Wednesday, April 15, 2026, by 5:00 PM. The text does not explicitly state a deadline for challenging the bid or award.