1-01. Front Cover.docx

This is a front cover document for a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Salt Lake City School District (SLCSD) in conjunction with design-build partner McKinstry for ground source heat exchanger goods and services at Whittier Elementary School located at 1600 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115. The project scope encompasses mechanical retrofit work inside the building and installation of a ground loop bore field outside the building. Subcontractors are required to provide all trades necessary for ground heat exchanger installation, including drilling, earthwork, and ground loop system piping installation. Mechanical work inside the building will be procured through a separate RFP. Respondents must submit proposals in accordance with the specified format and evaluation criteria, with all questions submitted through the Bonfire system. Official communication regarding the solicitation shall only be provided through the Bonfire platform or authorized addenda issued by the SLCSD Purchasing Department.

The document emphasizes that any modifications to the procurement effort will be made exclusively through official addendum, and responses based on communications from sources other than official addenda may be deemed non-responsive and rejected at the discretion of SLCSD. Detailed equipment and material installation requirements are contained in the construction documents and project specifications included with the RFP. The front cover features the SLCSD logo and imagery related to ground heat exchanger technology and sustainability commitment.