1-STH GEK Showers RFB FINAL 8.24.26.docx

Request for Bids (RFB)

1. Project Information Project Name: GEK Showers Grantee/Agency: Shelter the Homeless Agency Address: 242 W Paramount Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah Project Location: 131 E 700 S, Salt Lake City, Utah Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Program Year 2025

2. Project Overview Shelter the Homeless is a nonprofit organization that serves the community by serving individuals experiencing homelessness and working with partners to develop safe facilities and expand solutions to prevent and end homelessness in Utah.

This project includes building improvements to create cleanable, non-porous surfaces to the showers that support effective sanitation, improved indoor air quality, and return the facility to the level of quality required for safe and reliable building operations at the Geraldine E. King Women’s Resource Center. The goal of the project is to ensure the space is accessible, safe, and usable for all community members, including people with disabilities and mobility limitations.

Submissions will be accepted through the U3P portal until September 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

3. Scope of Work The intent of this project is to resurface the existing shower walls with Sherwin-Williams Deco Quartz resin (Blue Slate) and apply three coats of clear epoxy to create a durable, sanitary finish capable of withstanding long-term, high-volume use.

The project includes:

· Six (6) showers measuring approximately 5 ft. × 12 ft.

· Nineteen (19) showers measuring approximately 5 ft. × 7 ft.

The existing surface is painted cinderblock. The selected contractor will be responsible for verifying all field measurements and furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary to complete the work, including the specified Deco Quartz resin and clear epoxy coating system.

The contractor shall isolate, secure, and maintain the construction area for the duration of the project. While the shower area is under construction, shelter residents will continue to use the restroom stalls and sinks located in the south portion of the restroom. The north portion, which contains the showers, shall remain a secured work zone accessible only to authorized personnel.

Work shall be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Parking is available on the west side of the facility.

G. Schedule Expectations The project should begin around September 28, 2026, with a completion date no later than October 31, 2026.

4. Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting Attendance at the pre-bid meeting is required for contractors intending to submit a bid.

Pre-Bid Meeting Details:

· Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

· Time: 1:00PM

· Location: Geraldine E. King Resource Center, 131 East 700 South, Salt Lake City

5. Schedule of Events

6. Questions and Addenda All questions should be submitted in writing through the U3P portal.

7. Contractor Requirements Licensing and Experience The contractor and all subcontractors must comply with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, including Davis-Bacon prevailing-wage requirements and weekly certified payroll submission.

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) All contractors and subcontractors must have a UEI registered in SAM.gov in addition to full SAM.gov registration.

8. Federal Requirements – Davis-Bacon and CDBG (Summary for Contractors – Reviewed in Detail Later) This is a federally funded project and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements. Contractors will receive detailed guidance during the pre-bid meeting and the required pre-construction compliance orientation.

9. Insurance Requirements Contractors must carry insurance meeting minimum requirements. Grantees should verify insurance requirements align with their organizational policies.

10. Change Orders Any changes must be approved in writing before work proceeds. Clear scope definitions help reduce the need for change orders.

11. Bid Evaluation and Selection Contracts will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Grantees should document their review and selection process for their records.

12. Attachments Include all documents needed for bidders to understand the project fully:

· Scope of Work

· Plans and Drawings

· Wage Determination

· Pre-Bid Davis Bacon Compliance Packet

· Required Bid Forms

13. Closing Thank you for your interest in this project. We look forward to receiving bids.

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