910 ranch bridge rehabilitation

Summit County Lands and Natural Resources in Utah is requesting proposals to rehabilitate an existing rail car bridge crossing East Canyon Creek near Big Bear Hollow along East Canyon Road, with proposals due July 18, 2026, and a mandatory site visit on July 8, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (24-hour advance RSVP required).

The scope includes railing upgrades, bridge deck replacement using Alaskan Yellow Cedar glulam planks, bearing seat upgrades, concrete abutment backwall modifications, steel pipe railing enhancements, waterway concrete improvements, welding of railings and gates, vehicle approach modifications, abutment protection, and installation of weight-restricted signage indicating a 30,000 lbs GVWR vehicle load limit. The bridge spans 53 feet 9 inches and must accommodate public recreational pedestrian access to nearby trails and occasional emergency egress for Type 3 Engine wildland fire trucks. Proposals must include a recommended ongoing maintenance schedule and anticipated or warranted lifespan of the finished product. The design, prepared by Ensign Engineering (Project No. 14503A), complies with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications (10th Edition 2024), Risk Category II seismic design standards, ACI 318-19 concrete standards with f'c = 5,000 psi, ASTM structural steel standards, and ANSI NDS wood construction standards. AWS-certified welders must perform all welding using E70XX electrodes, with shop drawings required for concrete mix designs, reinforcing steel, structural steel, and miscellaneous metals submitted to the engineer for minimum five working days' review prior to fabrication. Special inspections are required for structural steel, concrete, reinforcing bar welding, post-installed anchors, and wood construction assemblies.

Proposals are evaluated on experience with similar projects and quality of example work (50%), familiarity with the project area and landscape (10%), fee schedule (30%), and schedule/timeline (10%). The County will negotiate with the highest-ranked contractor; if agreement cannot be reached, negotiations proceed with subsequent ranked contractors. Contract commencement is anticipated for July 24, 2026, with substantial completion required by November 30, 2026. The County may extend the contract term up to three years and reserves the right to cancel with 30 days' written notice. Questions are due July 10, 2026. Proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire procurement system. Contractors must provide general liability, automobile, and workers' compensation insurance.