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The following is required for your City of Arvada Municipal General Contractor’s License: If all forms are not completely filled out or correct, your application packet will be returned. Please allow up to 1 week for processing. 1. Online Application – Go to arvadapermits.org and login with your current login for renewals. For new licenses, click on Apply for Contractor License under the heading “Contractor”. 2. Affidavit form – completed during the online application process. a. Based on your company type, please fill out either the top portion or the bottom portion only, NOT both. 3. $20,000 Bond Form a. All blank lines must be filled out. The amount of the bond MUST be $20,000.00. b. The expiration date must be ONE year from the date of the bond issuance. c. The bonding company seal is REQUIRED as well as the power of attorney. d. An authorized signer from your company must sign on the principal line in addition to the bonding company agent’s signature. e. Original Bonds must be on a City of Arvada Bond form. See below. Continuations can be on any form. 4. Certificate of Insurance a. Insurance must be on an acceptable form established by the Risk Management division of the City of Arvada. See example below. b. General aggregate limit shall be unlimited or at least $2,000,000.00; The limit for each occurrence shall be not less than $1,000,000.00. c. The City of Arvada must be included as additionally insured. d. Auto liability is not required unless a City Bid Project is being done (If required $1,000,000.00 is the minimum) e. Typed or printed name and signature of an authorized insurance agent is required; also date of issuance of certificate. 5. Statutory Workmen’s Compensation (If you do not carry workmen’s compensation you must fill out a certificate of exemption form). Please send requests for this form to [EMAIL REDACTED] The Engineering Code of Standards and Specifications must be easily accessed on the job site at all times. Please refer to our website at Code Any questions, please call (720)898-7640 or email [EMAIL REDACTED] Revised 01/2024 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT - ENGINEERING PHONE: [PHONE REDACTED] 8101 RALSTON ROAD ARVADA, COLORADO 80002 ---PAGE BREAK--- Contractor Renewal Process Renewals are now done online through www.arvadapermits.org. To start your renewal, log in to your account and click “renew”. You will not need to renew if you do not see this option. 1.A 30 days prior to your renewal, you will be notified on your dash- board, you can start your renewal by clicking “Renew”. 1.B This page will confirm that you are starting the renewal process. Once this process is started, some features of your account may be locked. Click “Renew AEC” to start the process. 1 ---PAGE BREAK--- 2.A Update Company address, if there are changes to be made. 2.B Update the license information, if you are applying for a new license type or want to upgrade or down- grade your current type indicate that in the description and select the new type that you wish to obtain, make sure to include documentation if necessary. 2.C Make sure to include necessary attach- ments. Requests will not be processed without the required documentation. Go to -Licenses for a complete list by license type. 2 ---PAGE BREAK--- 3.A Update contact infor- mation for the company. This email is what our sys- tem uses to send you in- formation, please make sure it is correct. If you don’t have an option to add contact information we will add it during the renewal process 4.A Review all updated information, if you need to click “edit” to go back and make changes. You can also add attachments on this step if necessary. 5.A The renewal process for your li- cense is completed. Our team will review your request and add the ap- propriate fees. Once the review is complete you will be notified to com- plete payment or if additional infor- mation is requested. 3 4 5 ---PAGE BREAK--- Completing Contractor Payment Click “Add to Cart” 2 1 Click on your contractor name in the top right corner When your application is ready for pay you will receive an email requesting you to complete your payment. You will login to arvadapermits.org using your AEC number and password to start the process. ---PAGE BREAK--- AFFIDAVIT FOR LAWFUL PRESENCE VERIFICATION Because of Colorado House Bill 06S-1023 (C.R.S. 24-76.5-103), this affidavit is MANDATORY and must be submitted along with a copy of one of the accepted forms of identification to prove lawful presence in the United States. Colorado law now requires that the City of Arvada verify all natural persons 18 years or older or sole proprietors who are applying for a public benefit are lawfully present in the United States prior to receiving the public benefit. A public benefit includes the application or a renewal of a grant, loan, contract, and professional or commercial licenses provided by an agency of the state or local government. FOR CORPORATIONS/PARTNERSHIPS/COMPANIES ETC. ONLY The applicant, for whom I am authorized to sign, is NOT a “natural person” or “sole proprietorship,” but a corporation, partnership, company or other similar entity. HB 06S-1023 is not applicable. I understand this sworn statement is required because the applicant has applied for a “Public Benefit.” I further acknowledge that making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in this sworn affidavit is punishable under the laws of Colorado. Printed Name and Title of Signature of Applicant’s Date Applicant’s Representative Representative Name of Business OR FOR “NATURAL PERSONS” OR SOLE PROPRIETORS ONLY I am a “natural person” or a “sole proprietorship,” NOT a corporation, partnership, company or other similar entity and MUST complete this affidavit and submit it with the required documentation. 1. I, swear or affirm under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Colorado that (check one): I am a United States citizen; or I am a Permanent Resident of the United States; or I am lawfully present in the United States pursuant to Federal law. 2. I understand this sworn statement is required by law because I have applied for a “Public Benefit.” 3. I understand state law requires me to provide proof that I am lawfully present in the United States prior to receipt of this public benefit. 4. I acknowledge that making a false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation in this sworn affidavit is punishable under the laws of Colorado. 5. I have attached a copy of one of the acceptable documents provided by the state of Colorado and I presented it to the agency as proof of identification that I am at least 18 years of age and I am lawfully in the United States. Applicant’s Printed Name Applicant’s Signature Date Name of Business (If applicable) Revised 08/01/07 ---PAGE BREAK--- ACCEPTED FORMS OF IDENTIFICATION TO PROVE LAWFUL PRESENCE IN THE UNITED STATES: A valid Colorado driver license (includes only a current driver license; or valid Colorado identification card, or U.S. military card or military dependent's identification card, or U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card, or Native American Tribal Document. Certificate verifying naturalized status issued by an authorized agency of the United States bearing Applicant's intact photograph impressed with the raised embossed seal of the issuing agency; Certificate verifying United States citizenship issued by an authorized agency of the United States bearing Applicant's intact photograph impressed with the raised embossed seal of the issuing agency; Valid driver license or ID card bearing applicant's photograph issued by a lawful presence state. All states are lawful presence states including the District of Columbia with the exception of: Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, and Washington. If on the face of the license or ID card presented it says that it is an enhanced driver license or ID card, and then it is to be accepted as a lawful presence document. Valid immigration documents demonstrating Lawful Presence and verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements, administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security. Valid immigration documents are as follows: • Unexpired Foreign Passport bearing an unexpired "Processed for I-551" stamp or with an attached unexpired "Temporary 1-551" visa. • Unexpired Foreign Passport accompanied by an "1-94" indicating a specific future "until" date, • "1-94" with refugee or asylum status. • Unexpired "Resident Alien" card, "Permanent Resident" card, "Temporary Resident" card, or "Employment Authorization" card. Waiver Process If you cannot produce any documentation necessary to prove lawful presence, you may request a waiver, (Form DR 4678). The waiver is available for individuals who: • Due to chronic health or medical condition, lack sufficient mobility to appear in person to apply for a Colorado Driver license or Colorado identification card, or • Due to lack of a permanent physical address in Colorado, do not qualify for a Colorado driver license or Colorado identification card, or • May lack sufficient documentation to receive a Colorado driver license or Colorado identification card. The waiver and all supporting documentation must be presented by you or a representative at a participating Colorado driver's license office, not at the City Department where you are requesting the benefit. Arvada cannot approve the benefit until the waiver process has been completed. ---PAGE BREAK--- Click “Proceed to Checkout” Click “Pay Now” 3 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- Once payment has been completed, you will be directed back to arvadapermits.org. Our team will be notified of your payment and will up- date your license status and attach a copy of your new license. Please allow 1 business day for this process to be completed, you will be emailed once this is completed. Click checkout to be directed to the payment portal. Once your information is en- tered, click submit permit.