Iron County School District Invitation for Bid for General Contracting

Bus Garage (Transportation Building)

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I. GENERAL

A. Intent of Invitation for Bid (IFB) The purpose of this IFB is to solicit competitive proposals from qualified firms for a General Contractor of a new Transportation Building in Cedar City Utah. Firms must be licensed and certified as applicable in the

State of Utah, to construct a new Transportation Building per design and specifications from Naylor

Wentworth Lund Architects. The General Contractor will work closely with the Iron County School District

Director of Facilities and Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects, through the construction phase to clarify construction issues.

B. Other Requirements

1. Proposals Submitted on a Timely Basis

All sealed proposals must be received by: 2:00 pm, February 10th, 2026.

2. Submission of Proposals Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Iron County School District office, ATTN: Hunter Shaheen, ICSD Director of Facilities, at the following address:

Iron County School District

2077 W. Royal Hunte Dr.

Cedar City, UT 84720

Any proposals submitted at any other locations and /or times will be deemed non-responsive and returned unopened.

3. Proposal Response Please submit three (3) copies of all “Proposal Response Forms” in a separate sealed envelope.

4. Late Proposals Unacceptable Any proposal received after the deadline will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for evaluation.

5. Faxed Proposals Unacceptable Faxed or emailed copies of this proposal will not be accepted and will be deemed non-responsive and will not be considered for evaluation.

6. Proposal Information Before submitting a proposal, each bidder shall carefully examine the drawings, specifications, and other contract documents, shall visit the site of work, shall fully inform himself as to all existing conditions and limitations, and shall include in the proposal the cost of all items included in the contract.

Proposals shall be delivered, SEALED, with project name on front, to the Iron County School District Office, at or before the time stated in the Submission of Proposals. The proposals must bear no marks, erasures, written changes, nor interlineations other than those required and provided for.

Proposals shall be accompanied in the same envelope with a Bid Bond, a Certified or Cashier's Check or not less than five percent (5%) of the amount bid, made payable to the order of Iron County School District. Said guarantee shall be given as surety that in case of refusal or failure to enter into said contract, the bid guarantee shall be forfeited to the School District.

Bid guarantee of successful bidder will be returned upon acceptance of bond. Bid guarantees of other bidders not previously forfeited will be returned as soon as it is determined that the bids represented will receive no further consideration by the Board, and in any event, within thirty days after opening of bids.

Bids shall not contain any recapitulation of the work to be done. Alternate proposals will not be considered unless called for. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals or modifications will be considered.

It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to see that his proposal is received in proper time. Any proposal received after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, shall be returned to the bidder unopened. Closing time shall be on or before time stated in the Submission of Proposals.

Each bidder shall inform himself fully of the conditions relating to construction of the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a successful bidder of his obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of the contract

7. Evaluation of Proposals

This IFB will based on a “Hard-Bid” situation. The lowest responsible bidder, meeting all insurance and bonding requirements will be awarded after a post-bid review.

8. Clarification of Proposal The district may request formal written clarification of any portion of the proposal at any time.

9. Iron County School District Contacts

1. Inquiries and Questions to IFB All inquiries and questions relative to this Request for Proposal must be directed to:

Terance White, Architect – Naylor Wentworth and Lund Architects, terance@nwlarchitects.com, 435-656-2883 Jared Adams, PM - Naylor Wentworth and Lund Architects, jared@nwlarchitects.com, 435-656-2883

Hunter Shaheen, ICSD Director of Facilities, hunter.shaheen@ironmail.org, 435-586-2804

February 9th, 2026 will be the final day for offerors to receive additional information regarding the proposed project.

2. Other Contacts Prohibited No other Iron County School District employee or Board Member should be contacted concerning this IFB during the selection process. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in disqualification.

10. Right of Rejection Iron County School District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals and to waive any formality, informality, irregularity or technicality in any proposal. The District also reserves the right to call for new bids if their interests or convenience is better served by such course. If any portion of the above terms are not acceptable it is the bidder’s responsibility to so state in writing. Any and all bids are subject to the approval of the school district business administrator and the board of education.

11. Addenda to IFB

If it becomes necessary to revise this IFB in whole or in part, an addendum will be provided to through Bonfire. Any addenda or bulletins issued during the time of bidding, or forming a part of the Documents loaned to the bidder for the preparation of his bid shall be covered in the bid, and shall be made a part of the Contract.

12. Firm Proposal An official of the firm must sign proposals, if proposer is a company, authorized to bind the company to a contract. Conditions must be firm for a period of thirty (30) days from the due date of this IFB.

13. Conflict of Interest Disclosure All proposals must list agent or other relationships between the Iron County School District and any company, contractor, or other agency where the potential for a real or perceived conflict of interest may arise in the course of providing services to the Iron County School District.

14. Assignment of Contractual Rights It is agreed that the successful offeror shall not assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of the contract of its right, title or interest in, or any part thereof, without previous written consent of Iron

County School District

15. Project Scope

The Work consists of, in general, a new Transportation Building on an existing school property. The work includes preparation of a building pad, new concrete footings, foundations, and slabs on grade. New construction will involve installation of new walls, new finishes, new lighting, new plumbing, and a new mechanical system. Refer to the drawings for additional information.

1. Site work includes excavation, grading, structural fill, base material at paving areas, site concrete, and utilities.

mailto:terance@nwlarchitects.com mailto:hunter.shaheen@ironmail.org

2. The structure includes cast-in-place concrete floors; footings and foundations; pre-engineered metal building structure and metal wall/roof panels; steel beams and deck with rigid insulation and flexible sheet roofing; as well as all required flashings; caulking and sealants; hollow metal doors and frames; glazing;

and finish hardware. The NUCOR pre-engineered metal building structure has already been purchased by the Iron County School District from Falcon Buildings. Contractors will communicate with Falcon Buildings with any necessary questions after bid award. Contractors will only bid the building erection and not the cost of the pre-engineered metal structure.

3. Finishes and furnishings include: Gypsum drywall, steel studs, building insulation, ceramic wall tile, painting, toilet compartments, gym equipment, and identifying devices.

4. Systems include heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, site utilities, service equipment, lighting, power distribution, communication and alarm/signal systems.

5. Construction Phasing Schedule as established by Contractor.

II. Instruction to Bidders

A. SECURING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

Drawings, specifications, and other contract documents may be obtained at the office of the Architect.

Any person or firm who retains a set of drawings and specifications and fails to submit a proposal on the work indicated by those drawings and specifications in strict accordance with the instructions herein, or fails to return to the Architect within at least ten days after the time set for receiving bids, the complete set of drawings and specifications in good condition, will forfeit his deposit.

Deposits will be returned after bids are opened, subject to the above conditions.

B. INTERPRETATION OF DRAWINGS AND DOCUMENTS:

If any person contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed Contract is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of plans, specifications, or other proposed Contract Documents, he may submit to the Architect a written request for an interpretation or correction thereof. The person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation or correction of the proposed Documents will be made only by Addendum duly issued, and a copy of such

Addendum will be faxed or delivered to each person receiving a set of such Documents. The

Owner will not be responsible for any oral instructions, of the proposals received other than items which are included in addenda, additional written instructions, or subsequent written change orders.

It shall be the responsibility of each bidder to ascertain that he is in possession of a complete set of

Contract Documents by comparing page numbers against indexes. Before submitting bids, the

General Contractor may wish to check with the Architect to determine the status of any addenda or additional instructions. No post-bidding claims of incomplete sets of drawings, specifications, addenda, etc. will be considered.

Should discrepancies appear in the drawings or specifications which are not cleared up by the addenda, then it will be assumed that the Contractor has bid the job using the most expensive method and/or material.

1. Fee proposal The Fee Proposal shall be included on the Proposal Response forms (See Attachment).

Note: All overhead fees for construction change orders up to $50,000 will be limited to 10% for the sub-contractor and 5% for the GC. If the GC is self-performing work, the overhead fee will be limited to 15%.

For change orders exceeding $50,000, the sub-contractor will be limited to 7% and 3% for the GC. If the GC is self-performing work, the overhead will be limited to 10%. These percentage fees represent the total fees to be paid for change orders.

The GC fee submitted as part of this bid shall not be added to the fees listed above.

C. Insurance

Prior to signing the contract, the Contractor shall effect Contractor's Liability Insurance and other policies as. Such policies shall be properly executed and shall have the approval of the

Owner before proceeding.

D. Bond

The successful Bidders simultaneously with the execution of the agreement will be required to furnish a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent

(100%) of the contract price. Said bonds shall be secured from a Surety Company satisfactory to the Owner prior to commencement of construction. Name of Surety Company that the

Contractor proposes to use shall be noted on the proposal as indicated.

E. Discussions with Offerors

An oral presentation by the three (3) highest ranking Offeror’s to clarify and/or present their proposal MAY be required at the sole discretion of the Iron County School District. However, the District may award a contract based on the initial proposals received without discussion with the Offeror. If oral presentations are required, they will be scheduled after the submission of proposals. Oral presentations will be made at the Offerors expense.

F. Best and Final Offers

Pursuant to Utah State Code 63G-6A-707.5 the Iron County School District may authorize the use of a Best and Final Offer situation.

G. Award of Contract

No assignment by the Contractor or any contract to be entered into hereunder, or of any part thereof, or of funds to be received thereunder by the Contractor, will be recognized by the awarding authority and the Surety has been given due notice of such assignment in writing and has consented thereto in writing.

Award of bid will be based on a “Hard-Bid” proposal from the lowest responsible contractor that has the ability to meet all insurance and bonding requirements placed herein.

AIA Document A312-1984 Performance Bond

AIA Document G702-1992 Application and Certificate for Payment

AIA Document G703-1992 Continuation Sheet

AIA Document G701-2001 Change Order

AIA Document G704-2000 Certificate of Substantial Completion

AIA Document G707-1994 Consent of Surety to Final Payment

AIA Document A201-1997 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

AIA Document A101-2017 Standard Form of Agreement between Contractor and Owner

H. APPROVAL OF SUBCONTRACTORS:

The Owner reserves the right to approve all subcontractors whose services may be used by the

General Contractor in the prosecution of the work. The lowest responsive bidders shall submit a complete list of all subcontractors within 24 hours after time of the bid opening for approval. Such

Contractors may be required to submit a statement of their financial responsibilities and experience before approval is given. It may further be required that the Contractor furnish bona fide evidence that guarantees, bonds, etc., as called for in the specifications will be met, and that the subcontractors affected are approved by the material manufacturers who will bond or guarantee the material.

I. TIME OF COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:

The Contractor agrees to complete the work required by the contract in or prior to 495 days from the start of construction to Proceed (this means total completion – with no outstanding punch list items): The district will anticipate that the Notice to Proceed will be issued February 20, 2026.

The parties mutually agree that the damages that may result from any delay in the completion of this work on each phase of the project by the time agreed upon will be difficult, if not impossible to ascertain. Therefore, if said time of completion of each phase of the project is not adhered to by the

Contractor, plus any additional time which maybe be allowed by written extension signed by the Owner, the Contractor will pay to the Owner as fixed agreed liquidated damages and not as a penalty the following:

Days of Delay Liquidated Damages per Day

0 to 14 $ 100.00 15 to 21 250.00 22 to 28 500.00 29 to more 1000.00

The project is to begin no later than April 1, 2026 and shall be completed by June 30, 2027. The

Contractor agrees to complete the work required by the contract for the entire project (this means total completion with no outstanding punch list items).

J. MATERIALS AND SUBSTITUTIONS:

Prior to the bid opening, bidders wishing to obtain approval on brands other than those specified by name, shall submit their requests together with full descriptive technical data and samples, if requested, to be received by the Architect not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to bid opening. The material or methods substituted shall in every way perform equally to that specified, and shall fit into the space and system designated. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any effect on other items or portions of the structure influenced by these substitutions. Approval by the Architect will be in the form of an addendum to the specifications issued to all perspective bidders indicating that additional brand or brands are approved as equal to those specified. The bidder’s proposal shall be in strict accordance with the drawings and specifications; however, at the time of the bid opening, and attached to the Bidders

Proposal, unless otherwise specified, the Contractor may offer a substitute for any material, apparatus, equipment, or process indicated or specified by patent or propriety and/or by name of manufacturers which he considers equal in every respect to those specified. The offer shall include the difference in cost of each item, if any. If the Contractor does not offer any substitute in the manner as required by this section, or if a substitute so offered is not deemed by the Architect to be equal or acceptable to that indicated or specified, then the Contractor shall furnish, erect, or install the material, apparatus, equipment, or process indicated or specified by name. The contract will be signed on the basis of the Base

Bid without reference to substitutes. The acceptance, if any, of substitutes will be handled by Change

Order.

K. TAXES:

The Contractor shall comply with all Social Security Laws and Workmen's Compensation Laws and shall pay all sales and use taxes as required by law. He shall obtain all required licenses required by local, state, and federal administrative authority. All sales tax on materials and equipment for this project shall be excluded.

L. E-VERIFY CERTIFICATION:

Prior to the execution of a contract, the vendor shall provide documentation to the District that it has registered and currently participates in the Status Verification System (the electronic verification system operated by the federal government known as E-Verify) to verify the work eligibility status of the vendor’s employees. In addition, the selected vendor shall also obtain affidavit certification from all subcontractors utilized by the vendor for projects concerning the District that they have verified the work eligibility status of their respective employees through the Status Verification System (E-Verify). (See Utah Code Ann., 63G-11-103).

Proposal Response Form #1

CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL

I (We) have read the Iron County School District Request for Proposal and fully understand its intent. I

(We) certify that I (we) have adequate personnel and resources to fulfill the proposal requirements. I

(We) further understand that our ability to meet the criteria and provide the required services shall be judged solely by Iron County School District.

I (We) further certify that, since the receipt of this IFB, no contact, discussion, or negotiation has been made nor will be made regarding this proposal, with any Iron County School District employee or Board

Member not listed herein. I (We) understand that any such contact will disqualify this proposal.

I (We) certify that all schedules and addenda contained herein shall be considered part of the entire IFB and that the complete documents submitted shall be considered a legally binding document.

Submitted by:

Proposer’s Name and Title

Authorized Signature

Telephone

Date

Proposal Response Form #2

PROPOSAL

NAME OF BIDDER DATE

For the:

The undersigned, responsive to the “Instructions to Bidders” in compliance with your invitation for bids and having examined the Contract Documents and the site of the proposed Work and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the construction of the proposed Project, including the availability of labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor, materials and supplies as required for the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents as specified and within the time set forth and at the price stated below. This price is to cover all expenses incurred in performing the Work required under the Contract Documents of which this Proposal is a part:

I/We acknowledge receipt of the following Addenda:

For work shown on the Drawings and described in the Specifications and Contract Documents, I/we agree to perform for the sum of:

Base Bid: DOLLARS ($ )

I/We guarantee that the Work on the Iron County School District Fieldhouse Project will be Substantially Complete according to the following schedule. The by June 30, 2027.

This means total completion, with no outstanding punch list items.

Enclosed is a (Bond or Check), as required, in the sum of .

The undersigned Contractor’s License Number for Utah is .

Upon receipt of notice of acceptance of this bid, the undersigned agrees to execute the contract within five (5) days and deliver acceptable Performance and Payment bonds in the prescribed form in the amount of 100% of the Contract Sum for faithful performance of the contract. The certified check, cashier’s check or Bid Bond attached, in the amount not less than five percent (5%) of the above bid sum, shall become the property of the Owner as liquidated damages for delay and additional expense caused thereby in the event that the contract is not executed and/or acceptable 100% Performance and Payment bonds are not delivered within the time set forth.

Addenda Numbers. have been received.

Signature . Title or Office .

(Seal)

Legal Address .

Contractor’s License Number .

If Corporation, organized under the Laws of the State of .

ICSD BUS GARAGE IRON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

CEDAR CITY, UTAH CEDAR CITY, UTAH

SECTION 00 0102

PLAN HOLDER CERTIFICATION

A. As prospective bidders for the ICSD Bus Garage, we offer the following information regarding our company as verification of our capability to bid this project and certify that we intend to offer a bid for construction of this project.

1. Company:

2. Address:

3. Phone:

4. By:

5. Title:

6. Date:

7. Our Company’s bonded limit is $ .

8. Our Company is a licensed Utah General Contractor with License #

B. Place a check mark by the following applicable statements:

1. We understand that Iron County School District will provide one electronic copy of the construction documents for this project for no cost or deposit. Thus, we request that the said electronic copy be emailed to the following email address(es):

Email:

2. We request (indicate number) hard copy(ies) set(s) of the construction documents for this project with the understanding that we (the contractor) will responsible for the cost of printing said copies. We acknowledge that said hard copies will be ordered through Naylor Wentworth Lund

Architects and that the cost for doing so will be billed directly to us (the contractor).

C. This form must be completed, signed and returned to Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects (163 West

1600 South, Suite 1, St. George, Utah, 84770) prior to receiving bidding documents.

END OF SECTION

163.028 – ICSD BUS GARAGE 00 0102 - 1 Plan Holder Certification