Construction - Fencing and Mow Strip at Kennedy Jr

The Granite School District is soliciting bids through an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for construction services involving the removal of existing fencing and installation of new fencing and mow strip at Kennedy Jr High School, located at 4495 South 4800 West, West Valley City, Utah. The project encompasses approximately 3,223 linear feet of perimeter fencing and requires contractors to furnish all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary for completion. The scope of work includes removal of old fence components and installation of galvanized steel posts (2-7/8-inch end posts and 2-3/8-inch line posts) set in concrete at least 18 inches deep, 1-5/8-inch galvanized steel top rail, 9-gauge double-knuckle 6-foot chain link fabric, tension wire, fence ties, hog rings, and a concrete mow strip with 4-inch road base compaction. The primary evaluation criteria includes awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications, with consideration given to quality, conformance to specifications, delivery time, discount terms, and other stated criteria. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 3, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at the school site, with attendance required for bid acceptance. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) platform or in physical form to the district purchasing office at 2500 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 by April 10, 2026. Work must commence on or after June 1, 2026, and be completed no later than August 7, 2026, with award recommendation presented to the Granite School District Board on May 5, 2026, followed by final award issuance contingent upon board approval.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting the types of organizations that can respond to this procurement are identified in the available documentation. However, contractors must meet several substantive qualifications and bonding requirements, including submission of bid security equal to at least 5 percent of the bid amount for bids of $50,000 or greater in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cash, and provision of performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price following award. Successful bidders must maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 general aggregate, comply with all federal, state, and local laws, implement strict standards of conduct while on school property, and provide a full-time site superintendent on-site during all work. Monthly payments will be made upon Granite School District inspection and approval, with the contractor required to provide a 12-month warranty on all equipment, materials, and labor. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documents. The specific budget or award value for this contract is not disclosed in the available materials, though the IFB is anticipated to result in a single award.