Construction: Selective Abatement of Flooring at Lake Ridge Elementary

Granite School District (GSD) is soliciting competitive bids for selective abatement of flooring at Lake Ridge Elementary School, located at 7400 West 3395 South, Magna, Utah, in Salt Lake County. This Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeks a licensed abatement contractor to remove and dispose of floor tile, mastic, wood base, and rubber base materials from designated classrooms and building areas in compliance with NESHAP regulations and asbestos abatement standards. Key deliverables include establishment and maintenance of containment areas, provision of a full-time on-site superintendent holding a Utah Asbestos Supervisor Card, and submission of comprehensive closeout documentation including disposal manifests, permits, worker certifications, and AHERA compliance records. Bidders must demonstrate at least five comparable projects completed within the past several years with detailed documentation, provide proof of current licensing as required by Utah State law, and submit a bid bond for bids totaling $50,000 or greater. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM at GSD offices with a project site tour to follow; bids are due by Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via the Utah Public Procurement Place/Bonfire platform. The mobilization start date is Monday, June 8, 2026, with substantial completion required by Friday, June 19, 2026, with liquidated damages set at $500 per calendar day for failure to meet the deadline. GSD anticipates a single award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with board approval anticipated at the May 5, 2026 meeting.

The procurement does not specify set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types, though all contractors must comply with Utah State licensing requirements for abatement work and demonstrate appropriate credentials for on-site personnel. All subcontractors performing work valued at $5,000 or more must be disclosed on the required Subcontractor List Form and must be appropriately licensed in accordance with Utah State law. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence if vehicles are used. Additionally, contractors must comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including E-Verify employment verification, and are subject to strict conduct standards when working near students with requirements for appropriate identification and workplace conduct. The project budget amount is not explicitly disclosed in the procurement documents; however, the IFB indicates that board approval is required for this expenditure and that pricing shall be submitted using GSD's standardized bid form, which includes base bid pricing, unit prices for removal and disposal activities, and general conditions costs. Performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract sum will be required of the successful bidder, with 5 percent retainage on progress payments.