242002:Imperial Neighborhood Park Shade Structure Design

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting bids for the Imperial Neighborhood Park Shade Structure Design project (Job No. 242002), a procurement opportunity focused on designing and installing shade structure posts, footings, and sails. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) was publicly advertised on June 29, 2019, and July 6 and 7, 2019, with contract documents available for a non-refundable $50.00 deposit. The bid opening date was June 26, 2019, at 3:30 PM MDT, with a submission deadline of July 23, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was scheduled for July 9, 2019, at 9:00 AM, located at the City Engineer's office in the 6th floor conference room at 349 South 200 East. Interested bidders were required to download plans and specifications through the Utah Supplier Portal (SciQuest), with the engineering estimate for this project set at $62,000.00. The procurement will be conducted using the City's value-based procurement program, with the city reserving the right to reject any or all submitted bids.

The solicitation appears to be an open competitive bid without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Salt Lake City Corporation will award the construction contract based on their value-based procurement methodology, which suggests a comprehensive evaluation of submitted proposals. The total project budget is estimated at $62,000.00, representing the engineering cost for the shade structure design and installation. Accessibility accommodations were offered in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), indicating an inclusive approach to the procurement process. Bidders were expected to review all provided documentation, including drawings, project manuals, and two addenda, to ensure comprehensive understanding of project requirements. While specific integration requirements were not detailed, the project appears to be a standalone shade structure design for the Imperial Neighborhood Park. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were mentioned in the available documentation.