4-IFB 27-003 - 700 East Street Light Project.pdf

UTAH TECH

UNIVERSITY

INVITATION FOR BIDS

700 EAST STREET LIGHT PROJECT

SOLICITATION #27-003

BID RELEASE DATE

Thursday, July 23, 2026

5:00 PM MST

INTENT TO BID DATE

Thursday, July 30, 2026

12:00 PM MST

BIDS DUE

Thursday, August 13, 2026

12:00 PM MST

Utah Tech University Purchasing Department

Buyer: Malia Tafua 225 S University Avenue

St George, Utah 84770 - 3875

Procurement Platform: Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) / Bonfire Portal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1 – NOTICE AND BACKGROUND 3

1. IMPORTANT TO CONTRACTORS 3

2. UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY BACKGROUND 3

PART 2 – PROJECT OVERVIEW & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 3

3. PROJECT OVERVIEW 3

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 3

5. SCOPE OF WORK & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4

6. IMPORTANT DATES 5

7. PROJECT TIMELINE 5

PART 3 - INSTRUCTIONS 5

8. SUBMISSION PLATFORM 5

9. REQUIRED BID DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT IN U3P 5

PART 4 – AWARDING & ACKNOWLEDGMENT 6

10. AWARDING THE SOLICITATION 6

11. PROJECT START, INVOICING, AND PAYMENTS 6

12. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES – COOPERATIVE PURCHASING 6

13. BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT 6

IFB# 27-003 UTAH TECH 700 EAST STREET LIGHT PROJECT

PART 1 – NOTICE AND BACKGROUND

1. IMPORTANT TO CONTRACTORS

Utah Tech University is inviting bids from qualified electrical and civil construction contractors to supply labor, materials, equipment, and services required to install historical street lighting along the 700 East corridor in St. George, Utah.

This solicitation is open to all qualified contractors. Priority or evaluation preference may be given to vendors holding an active Utah State Cooperative Contract for Electrical/Construction Services. Vendors who hold an active State Contract are encouraged to include their State Master Agreement (MA/PD) contract number with their bid submission.

2. UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY BACKGROUND

Utah Tech University is an open-access, comprehensive polytechnic institution located in St. George, Utah. The university emphasizes active, applied learning experiences that prepare students to become skilled, resilient, and lifelong learners.

Committed to academic excellence and student success, Utah Tech fosters innovation and entrepreneurship while developing graduates who are responsible citizens, creative problem-solvers, and effective leaders.

PART 2 – PROJECT OVERVIEW & MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

3. PROJECT OVERVIEW

● Location: 700 East Corridor (stretching between 600 South and 100 South), St. George, UT.

● Project Purpose: Installation of 32 decorative historical streetlights and associated electrical infrastructure along the 700 East cycle track and pedestrian improvement zone adjacent to Utah Tech University campus.

● Current Infrastructure Condition: Concrete pole bases, ground anchor bolts, and primary junction boxes are already in-place.

4. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered responsive and qualified for award of this contract, contractors must meet and demonstrate compliance with the following minimum criteria:

● Comparable Project Experience:

○ Demonstrate successful completion of at least three (3) comparable projects within the past five (5) years involving public works street lighting, municipal utility/conduit installation, higher education campus infrastructure, or complex occupied-corridor civil renovation.

● Technical & System Coordination Capabilities:

○ Demonstrate proven experience in coordinating significant mechanical, electrical, plumbing, low-voltage/controls, and core-drilling into existing structural facility walls (e.g., building panel connections, lighting contactors, photocell, and timer controls).

● Project Timeline & Scheduling:

○ Demonstrate clear ability and resource commitment to meet the required completion schedule and manage active public right-of-way traffic control along the 700 East corridor.

● Safety & EMR History:

○ Provide evidence of a satisfactory safety record and an acceptable Experience Modification Rate (EMR) history over the past three years.

● Financial Capacity:

○ Demonstrate sufficient financial capacity, bonding capability, and stability to successfully complete a project of this size, scale, and technical complexity.

5. SCOPE OF WORK & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 - The Contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, and equipment to complete the following line items:

Item No. Description Unit Bid Quantity

1 Mobilization LUMP 1

2 Traffic Control LUMP 1

3 14' Historical Street Light with GFCI Outlet EACH 32

4 Electrical Circuit A LUMP 1

5 Electrical Circuit B LUMP 1

6 3-Inch Concrete Core EACH 1

5.2 - General Construction Notes & Requirements:

Fixture Installation: Install thirty-two (32) 14-foot historical street light poles (Global Lighting Perspectives GP133-14 series or approved exact equivalent) on existing pole bases.

● Finish: Green Vein (GV)

● Optics: Type V Lens, 30W LED, 120V–277V auto-sensing voltage.

● Receptacle: Include GFCI outlet with NEC wet-location cover on pole base.

● Protection: Install fuse kits inside each pole base.

Wiring & Cabling:

● Pull #6 AWG Triplex Aluminum Cable with a #6 solid ground wire through the existing 2-inch electrical conduit as detailed on plans EL-01 through EL-07.

● Circuit A cable run: ~2,000 feet. Circuit B cable run: ~1,200 feet.

Pull Boxes & Grounding: Provide and drive ground rods in each pull box. Terminate wires in pull boxes using weatherproof PEDs.

Building Core & Conduit Extension:

● Core a 3-inch hole in the concrete wall of the HPC Building (Sheet EL-05) to access the existing 2-inch conduit back to the building electrical panel.

● Extend conduit to the outside wall of the HPC Building as shown on EL-05.

Panel & Control Equipment:

● Extend Circuits A and B into the building to the existing 480 Volt panel.

● Install new circuit breakers for lighting circuits and GFCI outlet circuits in the existing panel.

● Supply and install lighting contactors, time clock, and photocell control apparatus to manage automatic fixture operation.

6. IMPORTANT DATES

Event/Milestone Date/Target Time

IFB Release Date Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM

Intent to Bid. (Required to bid) Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Question Submission Deadline (U3P) Friday, August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Bid Closing / Submission Deadline Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM

Notice to Award (Anticipated) Monday, August 17, 2026

7. PROJECT TIMELINE

● Construction Start: August 24, 2026

● Substantial Completion Required: November 1, 2026

PART 3 - INSTRUCTIONS

8. SUBMISSION PLATFORM

All bid responses must be submitted electronically via the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) / Bonfire platform. Late submissions, hard-copy paper bids, or bids sent via direct email will not be accepted.

● Questions & Clarifications: All technical questions regarding the project specifications or drawings must be asked through the Q&A section of U3P prior to the question deadline. Official answers will be posted via addenda on U3P.

9. REQUIRED BID DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT IN U3P

Contractors must upload 3 PDF files of the following documents into the U3P solicitation portal prior to the closing deadline. To assist with review and evaluation, please organize submissions into the following separate PDF files:

PDF 1 – Bid Submission Documents

● Completed Bid Schedule / Unit Price Form

● Bid Security / Bid Bond, if applicable. A standard 5% Bid Bond is required if the total bid amount exceeds applicable threshold requirements.

PDF 2 – Contractor Licensing Documentation

● Valid Utah Contractor License

● Proof of active Utah Electrical and/or General Contractor licensing, as applicable.

PDF 3 – Manufacturer Specifications and Technical Documentation

● Manufacturer specification cut sheets and product documentation for the requested 14' historical light poles, LED luminaires, photo-cell, contactors, fuse kits, and related components. Documentation must demonstrate compliance with the project drawings and specifications, including Sheet DT-01.

Failure to submit all required documentation prior to the solicitation closing deadline may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive.

PART 4 – AWARDING & ACKNOWLEDGMENT

10. AWARDING THE SOLICITATION

The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price among the contractors pre-qualified through Stage One. The University reserves the right to reject any or all submissions, waive informalities, request clarification of any submission, and determine the responsiveness and responsibility of any contractor.

11. PROJECT START, INVOICING, AND PAYMENTS

The project may not be initiated without first receiving an official Purchase Order issued from the University’s Purchasing Department. All vendors must read and sign the University’s Purchasing Terms and Conditions.

12. PARTICIPATING ENTITIES – COOPERATIVE PURCHASING

USHE institutions may elect to utilize the resulting contract through a participating addendum or separate agreement.

Participation is optional and subject to each institution's review and approval. Refer to the University’s Purchasing Terms and Conditions for additional information.

13. BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have read and understand the terms and conditions outlined in this IFB and agrees to abide by them.

Signature of Authorized Bidder

(FIRST & LAST NAME) (TITLE)

(COMPANY NAME) (DATE)

PART 3 - INSTRUCTIONS

8. SUBMISSION PLATFORM