2020 Cascade HAWK Signal Project

The City of Orem, Utah is seeking bids for the 2020 Cascade HAWK Signal Project (solicitation number OREM202012040), which involves the installation of a High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) Pedestrian Signal Light and concrete flatwork improvements at 160 N 800 E. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on May 19, 2020, with electronic submissions accepted through SciQuest until June 2, 2020, at 11:00 AM MDT. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, a mandatory pre-bid meeting was replaced with a teleconference on May 26, 2020, which contractors could attend by requesting an invitation via email. The project encompasses eight primary line items: mobilization, traffic control, storm water pollution prevention plan, demolition/clearing, concrete flatwork (80 square feet), ADA partial ramp, HAWK pedestrian signal light, and ADA ramp. Bidders are required to submit bids through SciQuest at purchasing.utah.gov and can obtain bid documents online, which include construction drawings, contract documents, and APWA specifications. The primary contact for the project is Kyra Wright, reachable at kmwright@orem.org or +1 801-229-7315.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The project's engineer's cost estimate ranges from $59,500 to $65,750, providing potential bidders with a budget framework for their proposals. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors capable of completing the specified infrastructure improvements. Bidders will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in pedestrian signal installation, concrete work, ADA compliance, and traffic control. The project requires precise implementation of HAWK signal technology and associated concrete flatwork at the specified location in Orem, Utah. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Interested contractors should carefully review the complete bid documents available through SciQuest and be prepared to meet all technical specifications and requirements outlined in the American Public Works Association (APWA) specifications.