Request for Proposal
RFP-6006-26-KF
On-Call Professional Surveying, Mapping, and
Related Services
Proposal Deadline
December 1, 2026, before 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Standard Time)
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.
Virtual Solicitation Opening
All City solicitation openings will be conducted virtually.
For meeting access and participation details, refer to Section 1.9.
Purchasing Agent Contact
Kathleen Franklin
kathleenf@gjcity.org
970-244-1513
Table of Contents
Section 1.0. Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal........................ 3
1.4. Purpose .................................................................................................... 3
1.5. Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference................................. 4
1.9. Proposal Submission and Solicitation Opening ................................... 5
Section 2.0. General Contract Terms and Conditions.............................................. 10
Section 3.0: Insurance Requirements ....................................................................... 21
Section 4.0: Specifications and Scope of Services.................................................. 25
4.10. Attachments ........................................................................................... 38
4.11. Online Resources .................................................................................. 38
4.12. Tentative Calendar of Events................................................................ 38
Event and Details at a Glance
Solicitation Issued/Posted
Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Conference
Inquiry Deadline
Date
November 2, 2026
November 12, 2026
November 16, 2026
Final Addendum Issued (if applicable)
Proposal Submission Deadline
Electronic submission via BidNet® Direct only, prior
to 1:00 p.m. MST.
Independent Evaluation of Proposals
Interviews (if required)
Notice of Intent to Award (Tentative)
Contract Execution
November 17, 2026
December 1, 2026
December 1-7, 2026
December 15-16, 2026
December 18, 2026
January 5, 2027
Section 5.0: Preparation and Submittal of Proposals .............................................. 40
Section 6.0. Evaluation Criteria and Factors ............................................................ 46
Section 7.0. Solicitation Response Form .................................................................. 53
Subcontractor Disclosure ................................................................................... 56
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Section 1.0. Administrative Information & Conditions for Submittal
1.1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Mandate: All documents,
forms, attachments, electronic content, and other materials submitted in response to
this Solicitation, as well as all deliverables, reports, presentations, websites,
applications, electronic documents, and other materials created, developed, or
provided under any resulting Contract, shall comply with the requirements of Colorado
House Bill 21-1110 (HB21-1110), including §§ 24-85-101, C.R.S., et seq., and the
Accessibility Standards for Individuals with a Disability adopted by the Colorado Office
of Information Technology pursuant to § 24-85-103(2.5), C.R.S.
All documents and electronic content shall conform to the State of Colorado's
accessibility standards, including compliance with Level AA of the current version of
the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), as adopted by the State.
1.2. Required Review: The Proposer is responsible for thoroughly reviewing all
Solicitation Documents and obtaining a complete understanding of the Scope of
Services, project requirements, conditions, instructions, and all applicable laws,
regulations, policies, and procurement requirements associated with this Solicitation.
Submission of a proposal shall constitute acknowledgment that the Proposer has
reviewed the Solicitation Documents and is capable of performing the Services as
specified.
1.3. Issuing Office: This solicitation is issued by the City of Grand Junction, Colorado
(“City”). The Purchasing Agent responsible for this procurement is:
Kathleen Franklin
kathleenf@gjcity.org
Except as may be provided during any pre-proposal meeting or site visit conducted
by the City, all inquiries, concerns, clarifications, or communications regarding this
solicitation—including those related to the process, specifications, or Scope of
Services—shall be submitted in writing to the Purchasing Agent.
Communication with any other City employee or representative regarding this
solicitation may result in the disqualification of the Proposer’s submission.
1.4. Purpose
The City of Grand Junction, Colorado, is soliciting competitive proposals from
qualified Firms to provide on-call professional surveying, mapping, and related
Services in support of municipal projects and operations.
The City intends to award one or more Contracts by service category. Proposers may
submit for one or more categories. Services will be authorized on an as-needed basis,
with no guaranteed minimum amount of work or compensation.
A detailed description of the required Services, deliverables, and performance
expectations is provided in Section 4.0. All Services shall be performed in accordance
with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Solicitation and
incorporated into any resulting Contract.
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1.5. Non-Mandatory Virtual Pre-Proposal Conference
Prospective Proposers are encouraged to review the Solicitation, including the Scope
of Services, prior to attending the non-mandatory virtual pre-proposal conference. The
conference provides an opportunity to ask questions and obtain clarification regarding
the City's requirements and the Solicitation. It is not intended to replace a Proposer's
independent review of the Solicitation Documents.
Meeting Information
Date: November 12, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. MST
Platform: Virtual Microsoft Teams
Join Online:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2953036664283390?p=1dY338OQb58Vx6AKvT
Meeting ID: 295 303 666 428 339 0
Passcode: kB7y4Uc6
Join by Phone:
+1 945-468-6551,,606075666# United States, Dallas
Phone Conference ID: 606 075 666#
Local Numbers: Find a local number
Important Information
• Attendance is encouraged but is not required to submit a Proposal.
• Statements, comments, questions, or responses provided during the pre-proposal
conference are for informational purposes only and shall not modify the
Solicitation.
• Only written Addenda issued by the City shall be considered official and binding.
• Proposers are solely responsible for monitoring the BidNet® solicitation page and
obtaining all Addenda issued by the City.
1.6. The City: The City will act by and through its authorized representative(s).
1.7. Compliance: By submitting a proposal, the Proposer acknowledges and agrees to
comply with all terms, conditions, requirements, and instructions contained in this
solicitation, including any modifications issued through addenda. If a Proposer
identifies any ambiguity, omission, or conflict within the solicitation documents that
might affect its understanding of the requirements, the Proposer shall request
clarification from the Purchasing Agent prior to the inquiry deadline. Failure to request
clarification shall not relieve the Proposer of its obligation to comply fully with the
requirements of the Contract.
1.8. Controlling Authority: The 2024 version of the City Procurement Policy is
controlling.
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1.9. Proposal Submission and Solicitation Opening
Proposers shall prepare and submit proposals in accordance with the requirements
outlined in Section 5.0, Preparation and Submittal of Proposals. All proposals
shall adhere to the formatting, content, and submission guidelines specified in that
section.
To participate in the public proposal opening, Proposers and interested parties may
refer to the virtual meeting information provided below:
Solicitation Opening: RFP-6006-26-KF
On-Call Professional Surveying, Mapping, and Related Services
Date: December 1, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. MST (America/Denver)
Please join the meeting from a computer, tablet, or smartphone:
????https://meet.goto.com/254083061
Or join the meeting by phone.
Access Code: 254-083-061
United States: +1 (408) 650-3123
To join from a video-conferencing room or system:
Meeting ID: 254-083-061
Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com
Or dial directly: 254083061@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##254083061
Get the app now and be ready when the meeting starts:
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1.10. Public Disclosure Notice: Pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), all
materials submitted in response to this solicitation shall be considered public records
and may be subject to public disclosure, except for information specifically designated
as confidential, proprietary, or trade secret by the Proposer, and only to the extent
permitted by law. Proposers shall comply with the confidential-material submission
requirements stated in Section 1.24.
Upon award and execution of a contract, the solicitation file, including all responsive
proposals, shall be available for public inspection in accordance with CORA and upon
receipt of an Open Records Request. This includes proposals submitted by the non-
awarded Proposer(s).
Public disclosure is also subject to the applicable provisions of CORA in the event the
solicitation or resulting project is canceled.
1.11. Public Disclosure Record: If the Proposer knows its employee(s) or subcontractors
have an immediate family relationship with a City employee or elected official, the
Proposer must provide the Purchasing Agent with the name(s) of that/those
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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.