DFCM Construction - Prequalified General Stage II - Southern Utah University- New Ticket & Concession Building - Project #27343730

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for construction of a new concession and ticket building at Southern Utah University under Stage II Invitation to Bid Project #27343730, with bids due October 29, 2026, and a mandatory bidders meeting on October 13, 2026. Only contractors prequalified under DFCM's Stage I Prequalification for Contractors process and currently appearing on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list are eligible to bid.

The scope is construction of an approximately 800–827 square foot nonresidential building at the southwest stadium entry in Cedar City, Utah, including a three-compartment sink with grease interceptor and hood for a fryer, three roll-up service windows facing the football stadium, a ticketing section with two exterior transaction windows, and associated sitework. The building must comply with 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Climate Zone 5b standards and incorporates a single-zone packaged terminal heat pump HVAC system, electric storage water heater, and LED lighting with occupancy sensors. Structural design incorporates ASCE 7-16 wind loading (basic wind speed 107 mph) and ASCE 7-22 seismic design (Seismic Design Category D). Geotechnical investigation requires overexcavation of foundations to three feet below all footings, structural fill placement, soil compaction to 95 percent relative density, and Type 1L concrete placement.

The construction cost estimate is $487,956. Substantial completion is required by May 7, 2027; construction cannot commence until November 30, 2026 due to football game scheduling. Liquidated damages accrue at $500 per day for delays. A bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount is required; performance and payment bonds of 100% contract sum are due within ten business days of contract receipt. Questions are due October 19, 2026. All first-tier subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more must be listed within 24 hours of bid opening. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits, including fugitive dust and stormwater pollution prevention plans. DFCM will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.