DESERET PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE DISTRICT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

PROCUREMENT FORM

PROPOSAL DELIVERY LOCATION: Email to: mailto:shaun@sjcompany.net and evan@sjcompany.net

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Deseret Public Infrastructure District ("District") seeks proposals from qualified firms to provide the goods and/or services described in this Request for Proposals ("RFP"). The highest scoring proposal will be awarded the solicitation, based upon the evaluation criteria identified herein.

This RFP is for the Deseret Culinary Well serving the Deseret Public Infrastructure District and its associated service area in Grantsville, Utah. The project consists of drilling a new 16-inch drinking water production well (Deseret Well) utilizing reverse circulation or approved drilling methods. The work consists of drilling, completion, development, and test pumping a 16-inch cased municipal production well to a depth of approximately 1,000 feet below ground surface.

The district has held various meetings with City staff including the Public Works departments and other staff to review the design. The Applicant has also submitted official applications with the City, Utah Division of Drinking Water, and Utah Division of Water Rights.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

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The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, project management, materials, equipment, tools, transportation, utility coordination, fees, testing, restoration, incidentals, and all other items necessary to fully construct and deliver a complete and functioning culinary well infrastructure system as indicated by the Contract Documents.

The Work shall include all improvements shown, referenced, detailed, or reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents, including but not limited to:

· Mobilization and site preparation.

· Coordination with the Owner, Engineer, and applicable regulatory agencies.

· Well drilling to the required depth and diameter.

· Furnishing and installation of conductor casing, permanent casing, well screen, and related components.

· Geophysical logging and evaluation of water-bearing formations.

· Furnishing and installation of gravel pack, sanitary seals, and grout.

· Well development and removal of drilling fluids, sediment, and fine material.

· Pumping and aquifer testing, including drawdown and recovery monitoring.

· Water-quality sampling and laboratory testing.

· Well disinfection.

· Management and lawful discharge or disposal of drilling fluids and pumped water.

· Furnishing of temporary pumps, piping, power, tanks, and other testing equipment.

· Preparation and submission of drilling logs, test results, water-quality reports, and other required records.

· Restoration of all disturbed areas.

· Final cleanup.

· All other labor, materials, equipment, and incidental work required to provide completed and properly tested culinary water well.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for independently verifying all existing conditions, utility conflicts, measurements, dimensions, quantities, and material takeoffs necessary to complete the Work.

Submission of a proposal shall constitute acknowledgment by the Contractor that:

1. The Contractor has thoroughly reviewed the Contract Documents;

1. The Contractor has visited and inspected the project site;

1. The Contractor understands the full scope and complexity of the Work;

1. The Contractor has independently verified quantities and conditions;

1. The Contractor has included all costs necessary to provide a complete and fully operational drinking water well.

The Contract Documents are intended to represent a complete turnkey public infrastructure project. Any labor, materials, equipment, coordination, appurtenances, or incidental work reasonably necessary to provide a complete and functioning system shall be included in the Contractor’s proposal whether or not specifically identified in every instance within the drawings or specifications.

The Contractor shall coordinate all work with applicable agencies, municipalities, utility providers, property owners, and governing jurisdictions as required to complete the Work.

All areas disturbed by the work shall be restored to a condition equal to or better than that existing prior to construction. Restoration shall include, as applicable, grading, drainage, gravel surfacing, fencing, gates, irrigation systems, access roads, utility improvements, erosion-control measures, and all other property or improvements affected by the work.

The Work shall not be considered complete until all testing, inspections, punch list items, restoration, and acceptance requirements have been fully satisfied to the satisfaction of the Owner and applicable governing agencies.

TERM OF CONTRACT

The Contract shall be a based on unit prices in the bid schedule, turnkey public works construction contract. The Contractor shall be paid on the amount of work actually constructed based on these unit prices.

The Contractor acknowledges and agrees that it is solely responsible for performing all due diligence necessary to fully understand the nature, extent, complexity, and requirements of the Work prior to submitting its proposal.

The Contractor shall bear full responsibility for:

· Quantity takeoffs;

· Material takeoffs;

· Verification of existing conditions;

· Utility conflicts and coordination;

· Construction means and methods;

· Sequencing and scheduling;

· Site access;

· Temporary facilities and controls;

· Public safety;

· Compliance with applicable laws, codes, and regulations;

· All costs associated with providing a complete and operational project.

The Contractor shall not proceed with any claimed extra work without prior written authorization from the Owner.

The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, the Public Infrastructure District, consultants, engineers, and their respective officers, employees, and representatives from and against any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from the Contractor’s performance of the Work, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence of the indemnified party.

The Contractor shall maintain all required insurance, bonding, licenses, and registrations required under Utah law and the Contract Documents throughout the duration of the project.

Time is of the essence. The Contractor shall prosecute the Work diligently and shall provide sufficient labor, equipment, supervision, and materials necessary to complete the Work within 120 Days.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, municipal, and special district laws, regulations, standards, and permitting requirements.

The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities or irregularities in the proposal process, and award the Contract in the best interest of the Public Infrastructure District.

PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

RFP Issued: September 25, 2026 Questions Due: October 1, 2026 Responses to Questions Issued: October 5, 2026 Proposals Due: October 9, 2026 Interviews: October 16, 2026 Notice of Intent to Award: October 19-23, 2026

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Each proposal shall include the following:

☐ Cover Letter ☐ Firm Qualifications ☐ Completed Bid Schedule as per the Engineer ☐ Relevant Experience ☐ Project Team ☐ Technical Approach ☐ Project Schedule ☐ References ☐ Required Certifications ☐ Billing Example ☐ Draw Schedule

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated based upon the following criteria:

Awarded Cost Points = Total Cost Points x (Lowest Proposed Price/Proposed Price)

TOTAL 100

Any proposer receiving an initial evaluation score of 80 points or higher shall qualify for an interview. Interviews/presentations will be conducted to clarify or assist in understanding proposal contents in accordance with Utah Code § 63G-6a-115. Preliminary technical scores assigned prior to interviews are subject to adjustment based on updated facts and clarifications obtained during the interview process, per Utah Admin. Code R33-107-703(7).

PROCUREMENT CONTACT

Name: Shaun Johnson Email: mailto:shaun@sjcompany.net mailto:evan@sjcompany.net Phone: 801-349-0761

DISTRICT RESERVATIONS

The District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive immaterial irregularities, request additional information, conduct interviews, negotiate contract terms, and award a contract in the best interests of the District.

Procurement Official Shaun Johnson

Date: 9/25/2026