DFCM Construction-Standard Low Bid-Big Water Fish Hatchery Stream Bank Erosion Repairs-19338520

The Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for stream bank erosion repairs at the Big Water Fish Hatchery, located in Big Water, Utah, for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Wildlife Resources. The project, identified as DFCM Project No. 19338520, involves comprehensive stream bank stabilization and repair work with a comprehensive construction estimate of $1,900,000.00. The procurement requires contractors to submit a detailed bid that includes a base bid and three alternate bid items: Buck Tank Wash Armoring, Additional Channel Excavation, and two Additional Bank Stabilization Repair options. Bidders must provide a complete subcontractors list, submit a bid bond, and complete a bid schedule with unit and lump sum pricing. Mandatory prerequisites include holding a valid contractor's license and the ability to perform environmental management and nonresidential construction services. A mandatory pre-submittal meeting was held on March 27, 2019, with final bids due on April 4, 2019. Interested contractors were instructed to obtain contract documents from the DFCM web page and direct any project-related questions to Rob Robinson.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors with appropriate licensing and capabilities in environmental management and construction services. Commodity codes for this project cover facilities construction, building construction, and environmental management services, suggesting a broad potential vendor pool. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the project involves repairs to existing infrastructure at the Big Water Fish Hatchery, which may require careful integration with current site conditions. The total project budget of $1,900,000.00 indicates a significant scope of work that will likely attract experienced contractors specializing in stream bank erosion repair and environmental construction projects. The procurement process emphasizes competitive bidding, with contractors required to provide comprehensive pricing for both base and alternate bid items, suggesting a focus on finding the most cost-effective and technically proficient solution for the stream bank repair project.