Jacobs secures 15-year public-works contract in Centennial, Colorado (2025-08-28)
Award details and scope
The City of Centennial renewed its contract with Jacobs for another 15 years, covering broad municipal services: public works operations, traffic engineering, street rehabilitation, code enforcement, facilities management, and stewardship of the city’s ~2,800 streetlights. According to the announcement, Jacobs will continue partnering with PA Consulting to advance the city’s intelligent transportation systems and digital‑infrastructure objectives.
References: RTTNews · PR Newswire · Jacobs · City Public Works
Why it matters
- Revenue stability: Long‑duration O&M/management contracts provide predictable backlog for primes while smoothing municipal service delivery.
- Outsourcing model: Centennial is a benchmark for contracted‑out city services, where performance metrics and reaccreditations (e.g., APWA) underpin renewals and scope evolution.
- Technology integration: Scope targets ITS upgrades, LED/controls modernization, signal coordination, and groundwork for V2X‑ready corridors.
What contractors and trades should watch
- Programmatic paving & ADA: multi‑year street rehab and ADA curb‑ramp compliance packages.
- Signals & comms: cabinet replacements, fiber backbones, adaptive timing, CCTV; integration with operations centers.
- Facilities: energy retrofits, asset‑condition work, and preventative maintenance across municipal buildings.
- Streetlighting: inventory normalization and controls/LED conversions; see the city’s open‑data portal.
Governance and risk
City councils typically tie renewals to SLAs/KPIs, cost transparency, and independent reviews. Given the contract’s length, risks include budget cycles, inflation in materials/labor, and technology obsolescence — managed via performance‑based provisions, scheduled rate adjustments, and alignment with capital planning.
Primary sources
- RTTNews: https://www.rttnews.com/
- PR Newswire: https://www.prnewswire.com/
- Jacobs — Centennial: https://www.jacobs.com/
- City of Centennial — Public Works: https://www.centennialco.gov/
- StreetInsider: https://www.streetinsider.com/