2027 Phase III Water Replacement Project

The City of Orem, Utah is requesting bids on the 2027 Phase III Water Replacement Project, a water infrastructure replacement and extension initiative with bids due November 20, 2026.

The scope includes installation of approximately 10,555 linear feet of DR-18 C900 waterline in varying diameters (3,560 linear feet of 12", 6,300 linear feet of 8", and 600 linear feet of 6"); 53 water service extensions; connection of 16 existing water services to the new main line; installation of 56 new water services; placement of 33 new fire hydrants; and roadway improvements including asphalt and concrete restoration. Work is performed in Orem, Utah across Business Park Drive and 680 South. The project completion deadline is October 1, 2027, with liquidated damages assessed at $500 per calendar day for delays beyond that date.

Bidders must submit a 5% bid bond, provide evidence of a valid Utah contractor's license applicable to the work type, and document recent project experience on similar work. The successful contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the contract price and maintain commercial general liability insurance of $2 million combined single limit per occurrence, business auto liability of $2 million combined single limit per accident, and workers' compensation insurance as required by Utah law with employer's liability limits of $1 million per accident. All policies must name the City of Orem and its officials as additional insureds with a Best's rating of A-:VII or better.

The contractor bears responsibility for survey staking in the City's OREM97 datum, utility potholing and location verification, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan development and submission for approval, and coordination with Dominion Energy for gas line looping (contact Manny Torres, 801-376-8798). All metallic fittings require wax tape wrapping and specified installation procedures. High groundwater conditions are anticipated; major dewatering will be addressed through change order. Payment is by ACH transfer only with 10% retainage on progress payments until 50% completion, reducible to 5% thereafter. A one-year warranty on all materials and workmanship is required.