7-4-DA27007-24437520 Logan Fish Hatchery Construction Narrative.pdf

Logan Fish Hatchery Residence Construction

Bid Narrative June 19, 2026

1. Project Overview & Vision

The objective of this project is to construct a highly functional, low-maintenance, single-story 2,000 square foot rambler with a budget of $500,000 on the Logan Fish Hatchery property. Contractor’s standard designs that meet the ensuing criteria and stated budget are welcome to be submitted as part of the State of Utah DFCM solicited design-build bid package.

• Project Type: New Single-Family Residential Construction (Single-Story Rambler)

• Target Size: Approximately 2,000 sq. ft.

• Key Focus: Wheelchair Accessibility / Energy Efficiency / Turnkey Site Prep

2. Core Project Criteria & Layout

Accessibility & Framing

• Door Widths: All interior and exterior doors must be a minimum of 32 inches wide and hallways 36 inches wide or greater to allow clear wheelchair passage.

• Low-Profile Entry: The foundation, framing, and thresholds must accommodate low-profile, zero-step to one step entries for easy access for persons with disabilities.

• Required Points of Access: Two accessible entries are required:

1. Front Entrance

2. Rear/Back Yard Entrance

Floor Plan & Room Layout

• Bedrooms: at least 3 Bedrooms total.

o Master Bedroom: Must feature an en-suite Master Bathroom.

• Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms total (includes the master bathroom).

o Tub Requirement: At least one bathroom in the home must include a standard bathtub.

• Living Space: Open-concept design combining the Great Room, Kitchen, and a Combined Dining Room area.

o Dishwasher: The kitchen layout must include dedicated cabinet space and full plumbing/electrical connections for a future dishwasher.

o Range: The kitchen layout must include dedicated cabinet space and electrical and natural gas connections for a range.

o Refrigerator: The kitchen layout must include dedicated cabinet space and full plumbing/electrical connections for a 72” x 36” tall refrigerator.

• Storage/Utility: Dedicated, separate Laundry Room.

• Parking: 2-Car Attached Garage.

Exterior & Interior Finishes

• Exterior Siding: Vinyl or Stucco siding (please price options for low-maintenance longevity).

• Roofing: Glass-fiber-reinforced asphalt shingles shall have a materials warranty period of 30 years from date of Substantial Completion, prorated, with first five years non-prorated. Roofing Installer's Warranty shall be five years from date of Substantial Completion. See Specifications - Roofing Specifications.

• Flooring:

o Carpet in all 3 bedrooms. All carpet shall have a warranty period of 10 years from date of substantial completion. See Specifications - Sheet Carpeting Specification.

o High-quality LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)/ LVP throughout the rest of the home (Great Room, Kitchen, Dining, Bathrooms, Hallways, and Laundry) to ensure a smooth, durable rolling surface. The plank standard shall be ASTM F1700 with a thickness of .120 inch. See Specifications - Resilient Tile/Plank Flooring Specification.

• Countertops: Please provide pricing options for Laminate or Granite for both the kitchen and bathrooms.

• Kitchen Millwork: Please provide pricing options for Laminate or Knotty Alder (non-painted) cabinetry and trim.

• Interior Paint: Interior paint shall be one uniform color throughout the entire home (walls, ceilings, and trim details to be finalized prior to contract).

• Appliances: NOT included in this contract. Builder to provide hookups only;

appliances will be sourced separately by the homeowner.

Insulation, Mechanicals, & Utilities

• Insulation Package: High-performance insulation is required:

o Ceiling: R-50 rating or greater.

o Walls: R-19 rating or greater.

• Heating/HVAC: High-efficiency gas furnace/AC rated at 95% efficiency or greater.

• Water Heater: 50-gallon capacity tank gas water heater.

• Gas Connections: Dedicated natural gas lines must be run to the kitchen range and the laundry room dryer locations.

• Interior Lighting: LED lighting fixtures must be used throughout the entire interior to ensure bright, energy-efficient illumination.

• Exterior Lighting & Plumbing:

o Lighting: Dedicated exterior LED lights must illuminate the Front Door, Rear Door, and Overhead Garage Doors.

o Hose Bibs: At least two (2) exterior freeze-protected hose bibs installed.

o Irrigation: A dedicated external connection point for a future landscape irrigation system must be provided.

3. Site Conditions, Grading & Flatwork

• Property Preparation: Site prep is required and must be executed as depicted in the provided site drawings.

• Landscaping Preparation: The final stage of site work must include rough grading across the property so it is prepped and ready for future landscaping.

• Driveway: The contractor must pour a 30-foot concrete driveway leading directly to the 2-car garage.

• Utility Proximity: Infrastructure connections are highly accessible. Power, gas, water, and sewer lines are all located within 30 feet of the proposed residence footprint.

4. Scope of Work

The selected General Contractor will handle all phases of construction, ensuring compliance with State building codes and accessibility standards:

• Site Work & Flatwork: Property preparation per drawings, utility hookups from the 30-foot connection point, rough grading for landscaping, and pouring the 30-foot concrete driveway.

• Inspection and Permitting: To be provided by the State at the contractors request.

• Turnkey Construction: Foundation, framing (accounting for 36" doors and low thresholds), roofing, siding, insulation installation, drywall, painting (single color), MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and finish carpentry/millwork.

5. Submission Guidelines for Contractors

Bidding shall be conducted through the State of Utah’s UP3 Bonfire portal.