2026 Ault Farm Operations Services

The City of Thornton is establishing a five‑year, on‑call pool of pre‑qualified independent contractors to perform a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and operational services for its farms and outbuildings in the Ault area. The contract does not guarantee a minimum volume of work; the City will issue individual task orders (Purchase Orders) as needs arise, each capped at $150,000. Vendors must be able to provide services ranging from roofing, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, painting, pest control, irrigation, excavation, landscaping, and general handyman work. The solicitation requires submission of a notarized Independent Contractor Agreement, completed Exhibit A (qualifications) and Exhibit B (pricing), a current W‑9, and certificates of insurance meeting specified limits. Proposals can be delivered in hard copy to the Ault Agricultural Stewardship Office or emailed to the Contract Administrator. • Scope includes all repair, maintenance, and operational services for farm structures, equipment, and related infrastructure. • No minimum work guarantee; each task order may not exceed $150,000, with a contract term through December 31 2026 – December 31 2031. • Vendors must meet insurance requirements (CGL $2M per occurrence, $4M aggregate; Auto $1M; Workers’ Comp) and provide a detailed rate schedule for labor, equipment, and materials.