AM26-7 church hills water enhancement pipeline project phase III 2026

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, conducting on behalf of the Division of Wildlife Resources, is requesting bids for installation of approximately 24,000 linear feet (4.54 miles) of 2-inch HDPE fusible pipe under IFB AM26-7, with bids due August 5, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor based on lowest cost per foot, with no mandatory site visit required.

The scope includes supply and installation of 2-inch HDPE fusible pipe (SDR 11 minimum, 200 PSI rating) along with fusing of pipeline segments upon installation, and supply and installation of three rubber tire troughs with metal floats, valve covers, and float protectors. The contractor must provide all pipe, troughs, and equipment necessary for installation, including equipment to bury the pipeline approximately 3 feet underground. The project site is located in Millard County on USFS-administered lands northwest of Holden, Utah, at elevations of 5,400 to 5,800 feet with moderate rolling topography and rough terrain; some tree and brush removal may be necessary. Installation is scheduled between August 10 and September 24, 2026. Prior HDPE pipe installation experience and specialized equipment such as a tracked dozer with a vibratory ripper are expected. If subcontractors are used, the contractor must submit a complete list with names, primary contacts, addresses, and telephone numbers with the bid submission.

The contractor must guarantee pricing for the duration of the project and maintain Commercial General Liability insurance of no less than $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation insurance, and Commercial Automobile Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence if vehicles are used. The contract is governed by Utah state law with venue in Salt Lake County's Third Judicial District Court. All procurement items are warranted for one year and must be new and unused. Bids containing exceptions or additions to standard terms and conditions will be rejected and disqualified. Vendors must certify compliance with anti-boycott provisions under Utah Code Annotated 63G-27 and confirm they are not providing forced labor products or technology from restricted foreign entities. All questions must be submitted through the U3P portal, and vendors are prohibited from communicating with procurement staff except through the designated procurement officer.