Right-of-Way Contractor License

• License Required
• Application
• Insurance
• Contractor Responsibility
• Contractor License Renewal

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License Required

No developer, contractor, or subcontractor shall perform any work affecting public property, rights-of-way, grounds, any city-owned utility system, or any other utility system or in the street right-of-way or utility easement, whether or not the work is performed for the city, without first obtaining a right-of-way contractor license from the city before commencing any such work.

Application for Right-of-Way Contractor License

1. Complete a City of Boulder Contractor Licensing Application
2. Provide a current copy of a Certificate of Insurance as required by BRC 4-1-8.
3. Pay the annual licensing fees as required by BRC 4-20-6.

The applicant shall provide a bond:

1. To secure performance of the work authorized by the license
   • in accordance with the standards and specifications of the city
   • in a safe manner that protects employees and members of the public
   • within the time required for completion
2. To provide necessary repairs to existing improvements damaged during the licensee's work
3. To maintain the work during the two years after it is accepted by the city

Insurance

• Every Right-of-Way contractor licensed by the city shall maintain at all times the insurance prescribed by Section 4-1-10, “Revocation of Licenses,” B.R.C. 1981.
• If work undertaken by the licensee may require blasting, explosive conditions, or underground operations, the comprehensive general liability insurance shall cover blasting, collapse of buildings, and damage to adjacent property.
• The licensee shall maintain the required insurance throughout the period of the contract work and maintenance responsibility.
• In addition to the insurance required in this section, the city may require, before or after the license is issued, insurance protection for a hazard peculiar to the particular project.

Contractor Responsibilities

• The licensed contractor is responsible for all work performed under its contract, whether or not the contractor, an employee, or a subcontractor performs the work.
• A Right-of-Way contractor licensed under this chapter shall comply with all standards for construction in the public rights of way prescribed by the City of Boulder Design and Construction Standards.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 26 March 2013 07:29