Construction - Remove and Replace Flooring at Matheson Jr High School

Granite School District in Salt Lake County, Utah, is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) to procure construction services for the removal and replacement of flooring at Matheson Jr High School located in Magna, Utah. The project encompasses comprehensive flooring demolition and installation across multiple building areas, including removal of 7,374 yards of carpet (consisting of 1,400 yards of broadloom and 6,182 yards of carpet tile), 2,605 square feet of hard surface vinyl composition tile (VCT), and installation of 2,767 square feet of luxury vinyl tile (LVT), cove base materials totaling 9,475 linear feet, transition pieces, stair nosing, and stairwrap throughout the facility. The project specifications detail room-by-room material quantities and specific product selections, including Shaw Contract carpet tiles in various colors and finishes with color-coded design themes across different school wings. Bidders must hold a current, valid Utah S220 Carpentry and Flooring license and comply with all state, county, and city licensing requirements. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. at Matheson Jr High School's main office, with attendance by an authorized representative required for bid acceptance. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) platform by March 19, 2026, with work to commence on or after June 1, 2026, and completion required by August 3, 2026. Evaluation will result in a single award to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications and requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the solicitation documents provided. Bid security of at least 5% of the bid amount is required for bids of $50,000 or greater in the form of a bid bond, certified check, or cash, and upon contract award, the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds equal to 100% of the contract price. Contractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate and register with the E-Verify Status Verification System. The District will supply all adhesives, resilient tile, carpet tile, broadloom, walk-off tile, base materials, transition pieces, and nosing epoxy, while the contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, and any additional supplies needed to complete the work. A 12-month warranty on all equipment, materials, and labor is required, and liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day will be assessed for unexcused delays beyond the August 3, 2026 completion date. No specific bid value or budget range is stated in the available solicitation documents, though the scope and specifications suggest a substantial project requiring experienced flooring installation contractors.