DFCM Construction - Prequalified General Stage II - Tooele Technical College - CDL Driving Course Perimeter Fencing - Project #26081280

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for construction of a perimeter fence around a CDL driving course and installation of two double-swing vehicular gates with access controls at Tooele Technical College under Stage II Invitation to Bid Project #26081280, with bids due September 8, 2026. Only contractors prequalified under DFCM's Stage I Prequalification process and currently listed on the DFCM Prequalified Contractors list are eligible to bid — this is a mandatory eligibility gate.

The scope consists of an 8-foot-high ornamental metal fence system enclosing the CDL training range at 88 South Tooele Boulevard in Tooele, Utah; two double-swing vehicular gates with automatic operators at entry and exit points; new gate controllers; access-control pedestals with card readers and keypads; vehicle detection loops; free-exit loops; and reversing/obstruction loops. Contractor must coordinate all work while maintaining normal facility operations (7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), submit a staging and phasing plan minimizing operational disruption, perform daily debris cleaning, and protect existing utilities, buildings, paving, and landscaping. Field verification of underground utilities (waterlines, electrical lines) before excavation is required. The college prefers Convergint or Yamas for access-control system integration with existing Avigilon system, though no preferred gate manufacturer is mandated provided specifications are met. Contractor must coordinate with Tooele City Fire Department for Knox access integration.

The construction cost estimate is $410,000.00. Substantial completion is February 13, 2027, with liquidated damages at $450.00 per day. Bid bond required is 5% of bid amount (AIA Document A310-2010 or equivalent). A mandatory bidder's meeting was held August 20, 2026. Questions deadline was August 27, 2026. Addendum #001 (August 31, 2026) clarifies specifications and confirms no bid date extension will be granted. Bids were received via U3P; eight prequalified contractors submitted bids ranging from $313,813.00 to $448,995.00. Subcontractor lists were due September 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with all first-tier subcontractors exceeding $20,000 required to be listed. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractor performance rating below 4.0 at project completion may affect future DFCM prequalified eligibility.