DFCM Construction - Prequalified General Stage II - General- New Storage Building - Project #27110270

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids on a pre-engineered metal storage building at Southwest Technical College in Cedar City under Stage II Invitation to Bid CR27018-27110270, with bids due October 8, 2026. Only contractors currently listed on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list as of the solicitation date are eligible to bid — this is a hard eligibility gate that eliminates all non-prequalified firms.

The scope is a single-story nonresidential storage and workshop building of 2,142 square feet with two insulated metal overhead doors and a heating-only mechanical system consisting of two unit heaters at 45 kBtu/h each. The building meets 2024 International Energy Conservation Code compliance and achieves 62 energy credits against a requirement of 36, exceeding envelope design requirements by 9 percent. Foundation design and soil preparation requirements are detailed in the geotechnical report, including 3-foot overexcavation of collapsible soils, Type 1L sulfate-resistant cement, and compliance with seismic design category D1 specifications due to proximity to the Hurricane Fault Zone.

The construction cost estimate is $337,481.00 with substantial completion by March 19, 2027. Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per day for delays. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. A 5% bid bond on AIA Document A310-2010 form is required. First-tier subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more must be listed within 24 hours of bid opening; all subcontractors must hold licenses from the Utah Department of Professional Licensing. The Health Insurance Statement of Compliance Form is not applicable as the project is below the $2,000,000 threshold. Contractors must obtain permits from the Utah Division of Air Quality and Department of Environmental Quality, including fugitive dust and stormwater pollution prevention plans.

A mandatory bidders' meeting was held September 22, 2026. Questions were due September 28, 2026; addenda deadline is October 1, 2026. Subcontractor lists are due October 9, 2026. Contractor performance on this project will be evaluated and may impact prequalified status, with a requirement to maintain an overall performance rating of 4.0 or greater to retain prequalification eligibility.