2026 Bonneville Basketball Court Project

The City of Orem, Utah is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of an 80-foot by 50-foot post-tensioned basketball court with related site improvements at Bonneville Park. The scope of work includes demolition of existing concrete flatwork, grading and site preparation, installation of a 5-inch thick post-tensioned concrete court with surfacing and striping, two basketball hoops with 72-inch backboards, concrete flatwork for bench pads, landscape and irrigation restoration, and stormwater management features including perimeter swales. Bidders must hold a valid Utah State Contractors License applicable to the work type and are evaluated on lowest responsible bid criteria. Required qualifications include the submission of a bid bond equal to five percent of the total bid amount, comprehensive general liability insurance of $2,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence, business auto insurance of $2,000,000, and workers' compensation coverage as required by Utah law with employer's liability limits of $1,000,000 per accident. All work must comply with the current building code, City of Orem Construction Standards and Specifications, the 2017 APWA Standard Specifications, and Post-Tensioned Court Construction Specifications. The sealed bid deadline is May 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM, with submission via Bonfire or in person at 56 North State Street, Orem, Utah 84057. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the City Center Community Development Ponderosa Conference Room, and the project engineer is Tom Nisson (801-229-7331). Contract documents are available on Bonfire at no cost or in hard copy for a $20 non-refundable fee ($25 if mailed). The contract time is 75 calendar days from the date of the signed Notice to Proceed, with a completion deadline no later than October 1, 2026, and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day apply for delays beyond the specified completion date.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types are identified in the procurement documents. The successful contractor must provide performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price and is required to use American Sports Builder Association (ASBA) certified court builders for the project work. A one-year warranty period is required for all materials, equipment, and workmanship, with an additional two-year warranty provision for court surfacing stencils against wear and deterioration. The engineer's estimate for the project is $100,000, establishing the anticipated budget range for this procurement. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are referenced in the available documents.