DFCM Construction - Invitational - Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind- Springville Rubberized Playground- Project #27241230

The Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for removal and replacement of the existing rubberized playground mat at Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Springville under an invitational procurement (Project #27241230), with bids due July 30, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 21, 2026. This is an invitational bid restricted to three pre-selected contractors: Garrett Parks & Play, Big T Recreation, and Primary Park and Play. Only invited contractors are eligible to submit bids.

The scope involves demolition of existing playground safety surfacing and installation of poured-in-place resilient surfacing with an ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM) wearing layer at minimum 1/2 inch thickness over a recycled shredded styrene butadiene rubber (SBR) impact-attenuating substrate. The work must comply with CPSC and ASTM standards for playground safety surfacing. Two alternates are available: Alternate #1 upgrades the EPDM wearing layer to 3/4 inch thickness in existing safety surface areas only; Alternate #2 removes and replaces existing wood chips with 3/4 inch thick playground safety surface. Temporary facilities, security, fencing, and waste management are included in scope. Completion is required by September 25, 2026, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for delays.

The construction cost estimate is $83,000. A bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount must accompany proposals on AIA Document A310-2010 or equivalent. Bids will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder under a Short Form Construction Contract. Questions are due July 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Addenda will be posted by July 28, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Subcontractor lists are due July 31, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Bids remain irrevocable for 60 days. Notice to Proceed will issue within 7 days of the bid due date. Contact DFCM Project Manager Lee Hutchings at lhutchings@utah.gov or 801-419-8347.