The City of Cedar Rapids is seeking bids from qualified Contractors for Fiber Locating and Marking Services for the Information Technology Department, 500 15th Avenue SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404. The Contractor, at no expense to the JCN, shall: 5.1 Obtain all necessary licenses and permits required in full performance of this contract. 5.2 Provide competent supervision during the term of this contract necessary to perform the work as required. 5.3 Take the precautions necessary to protect persons or property against injury or damage and be responsible for any such damage, or injury, that occurs as a result of Contractor’s fault or negligence. 5.4 Contractor shall perform work locating underground utilities for the City of Cedar Rapids (CITY) in accordance with all local and state laws. In order to prevent accidents at all locations where work is being performed, Contractor shall provide and maintain adequate and suitable warning signs, all necessary and suitable guards and appropriate warning signals of any hazards in connection with the work being performed. 5.5 Perform the work without unnecessary interference with other contractors’ work or the JCN. 5.6 Provide all necessary labor, equipment and materials required to perform the work under the contract. This includes, but is not limited to, internet access, computer or device capable of accessing the internet, locating equipment and incidental items. 5.7 All Contractor vehicles and equipment must be easily identified as owned or under the control of the Contractor by means of signs with easily identifiable company logos and vehicle numbers visible up to 100’. In addition, all vehicles and equipment must be current with all state required safety inspection requirements and vehicle registrations. 5.8 Vehicles must carry and deploy sufficient warning signs for pedestrians and vehicles warning them of present dangers as required by law or industry standards.
