2026 frictional mastic surface treatment

West Valley City Corporation's Street Operations Division is requesting unit price bids for application of friction mastic surface treatment (Onyx) on various streets throughout West Valley City, Utah, with bids due August 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via www.sciquest.com. A one percent local-vendor preference applies to bidders physically located within city limits, plus an additional one percent preference for bidders meeting all of the following criteria: active veteran hiring and recruitment program, active safety training program, drug testing protocol, active job training program, health insurance for all full-time employees, and nondiscrimination policy compliant with Title 26 of West Valley City Municipal Code.

The scope covers application of friction mastic surface treatment across 101,728 square yards on multiple street segments. Bidders must be licensed contractors under Utah Code Annotated Chapter 55, Title 58. Work must be coordinated around Granite School District's academic calendar (first day August 16, 2026; last day May 24, 2027). Notice to Proceed is anticipated September 14, 2026, with substantial completion required by June 30, 2027. Completion before November 2026 is preferred if weather permits. The contractor must maintain traffic control, provide at least one lane in each direction at all times, and coordinate work staging for continuous public usage.

Bid security of at least 5% of the total bid amount is required; Performance and Payment Bonds, each equal to 100% of the Contract Price, are required prior to execution and must remain in effect for one year after substantial completion. Commercial General Liability insurance ($3 million per project aggregate) and Automobile Liability insurance ($3 million per accident) are mandatory. Liquidated damages are $300 per day for late contract completion and fifty percent of that amount for late punch list completion. Retainage of up to 5% is at the owner's discretion. This project is not federally funded and does not require prevailing wage. Bidders must provide current financial statement, three-year project history, equipment inventory, organizational structure, and evidence of ability to perform similar work. Contract documents are available for examination beginning July 22, 2026. No pre-bid conference will be held.