Construction: Selective Abatement of Flooring at Vista Elementary

The Granite School District (GSD) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for selective asbestos abatement and hazardous material disposal services at Vista Elementary School located in Salt Lake County, Utah. This procurement seeks bids from responsive and responsible licensed abatement contractors to remove and properly dispose of floor tile, mastic, and wood and rubber base materials from classrooms and other building locations, install containment systems, and provide comprehensive closeout documentation and manifests. Qualified bidders must demonstrate at least five comparable projects with specific owner contact information, employ a full-time Site Superintendent with a Utah Asbestos Supervisor Card, ensure all employees possess Utah Asbestos Worker Certification Cards, and provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract sum along with comprehensive liability insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate) and workers' compensation coverage. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time at GSD's offices in Salt Lake City with a site tour following; the deadline for written questions is Monday, April 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time; and sealed bids are due on or before Thursday, April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Mountain Time via the Utah Public Procurement Place/Bonfire (U3P) platform. The project start date is Monday, June 15, 2026, with substantial completion required by Friday, July 3, 2026, and GSD will assess liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for late completion. Award recommendation will be presented to the GSD Board at the May 5, 2026, meeting, with final award issuance contingent upon board approval.

The procurement does not identify specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions; however, bidders must comply with Utah's debarment regulations and certify non-debarment status. Bidders are required to submit a bid bond equal to at least 5% of the bid amount for bids of $50,000 or greater and must list all subcontractors performing work valued at $5,000 or greater with certification that all subcontractors are appropriately licensed under Utah State law. The District reserves the right to accept any item or group of items, reject any or all bids, waive informalities, or cancel the solicitation at any time, and will apply Utah's reciprocal preference law against bidders from states that discriminate against Utah products. No incumbent vendor or specific budget range is identified in the solicitation documents; however, the contract is anticipated to result in a single award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor, with award contingent upon board approval and funding authorization. All contractors must adhere to strict standards of conduct, including prohibition of direct unsupervised contact with students, and comply with federal and state laws including Utah's procurement code and protections established under Utah Code 63G-6a-1203.