Serving Phoenix Metro

Retention Ponds

Retention pond excavation and grading for Phoenix metro drainage and site development projects.

Excavator and loader working across a graded Phoenix Metro jobsite
Excavation and grading equipment at work on a Phoenix Metro jobsite.

Helpful bid information

  • Drainage plans
  • Pond dimensions
  • Material handling notes
  • Access and haul requirements

Where this work fits

For drainage and site plans that call for retention pond excavation and grading.

Scope at a glance

  • Retention pond excavation
  • Grading to project plans
  • Material handling requirements reviewed for the bid

Confirm in the bid

  • Provide survey or grade-control information and identify material, testing, or inspection requirements. Specify who provides drainage design.

How scope review works

  1. Check pond dimensions and drainage plans
  2. Review grades, access, and material notes
  3. Confirm excavation and grading limits for the bid

Questions about retention ponds

Does pond excavation include drainage design?

BCB excavates and grades retention ponds to project plans. Identify who provides drainage design in the bid.

Can retention pond work be part of a full sitework package?

Pond work can be reviewed with related pad, roadway, or utility scopes when the project plans and bid documents identify the work areas and responsibilities.

Project estimating

Start with the plans, site address, and bid deadline.

Include known access, utility, and grade requirements. If the plans are still taking shape, send the information you have and ask about the next step.