Beaver County School District: Milford Elementary Gates

The Beaver County School District is seeking competitive proposals through Request for Proposal (RFP) #26-173 for the design, construction, and installation of three traffic control gates at Milford Elementary School located at 450 S. 700 W. in Milford, Utah. The project aims to enhance student and pedestrian safety by implementing swing-out gates that can block vehicle traffic during designated drop-off and pick-up times. Proposed gates must feature durable locking mechanisms, be manually operable by school staff, constructed from weather-resistant materials, and include reflective striping and directional signage. Evaluation criteria for the proposals will be comprehensive, with total proposed cost weighted at 60%, proposed timeline at 10%, references at 5%, quality of submittal at 5%, and quality of products at 20%. Mandatory pre-bid site visits are scheduled for October 2nd and 7th at 10:00 a.m., and sealed proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire online system or hand-delivered by October 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. (MST), with a public bid opening at 2:30 p.m. the same day.

Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate, and possess current Utah state licensing. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The project is expected to commence as early as October 17, 2025, with substantial completion desired by January 31, 2025, and the contract will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis. The school district is tax-exempt, and all questions must be submitted through the Bonfire system. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive evaluation criteria suggest the district is seeking a balanced approach between cost-effectiveness and quality of implementation. Potential bidders should carefully review all requirements, including compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the specific technical and safety requirements of the gate installation project.