DFCM Construction-Otter Creek State Park New Entrance Station-17185510

The State of Utah's Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction of a new entrance station at Otter Creek State Park in Antimony, Utah, with project number 17185510. This procurement is specifically targeted at pre-qualified general contractors and involves comprehensive site improvements including removing existing asphalt and concrete, installing new fencing, relocating a gate, installing a culvert, adding traffic signs, constructing 3" HMA and 4" concrete flatwork, creating ADA parking, and furnishing/installing a new entrance station building. The bid was open from August 21, 2017, at 1:00 PM MST to September 7, 2017, at 3:00 PM MST, with a construction cost estimate of $350,000.00. Prerequisites for bidding include submission of a subcontractor's list, understanding of liquidated damages, meeting a specific completion date, attending a mandatory pre-bid meeting, providing detailed pricing, and submitting a bid bond. The procurement is being conducted through the Utah Public Procurement Place, with Tim Christensen serving as the primary contact, and the base bid is structured as a lump sum service.

Only firms pre-qualified during Stage I of the Request for Solicitation (RFS) are permitted to bid on this project, which effectively restricts participation to a specific set of pre-screened contractors. The solicitation requires interested contractors to complete detailed questions regarding DFCM addendums, business organization type, contractor's license number, legal firm details, and point of contact information. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the pre-qualification process serves as a filtering mechanism for contractor eligibility. The project appears to be a standalone infrastructure improvement initiative without reference to incumbent vendors or existing technological integration requirements. The total project budget of $350,000.00 represents the estimated construction cost, which provides potential bidders with a clear understanding of the project's financial scope and expected investment level.