Calsense Central Irrigation Control System & Backflow Replacement Project

West Jordan City is soliciting bids from qualified irrigation contractors for a comprehensive Calsense Central Irrigation Control System and Backflow Replacement Project spanning multiple city locations. The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) released on July 16, 2019, with bid opening on the same day at 11:00 AM MDT and a closing date of July 31, 2019, at 2:00 PM MDT. Bidders must meet specific qualifications, including being a Certified Irrigation Contractor through the Irrigation Association, holding a Utah state contractor's license with a minimum of 10 years of experience, and demonstrating 5 years of similar project experience. The project involves work at ten sites requiring both backflow device replacement and irrigation control system installation, with the primary objectives of improving water resource efficiency and ensuring compliance with current codes and regulations. The entire project is scheduled for completion on or before April 1, 2020, with the backflow replacement portion to be finished prior to the irrigation control system installation. The city aims to capture cost savings by completing the backflow and irrigation control system projects simultaneously.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement does not list incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure requirements beyond the need to integrate with the new Calsense Central Irrigation Control System. While no specific budget range or award value was disclosed in the bid package, the project encompasses comprehensive irrigation system upgrades at ten different city sites, involving both backflow prevention device replacements and new centralized irrigation control system installations. The scope suggests a significant municipal infrastructure investment focused on water resource management and regulatory compliance. Potential bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation to understand the complete technical specifications, site-specific requirements, and precise installation expectations for the project.