DFCM Construction - Standard Low Bid - Department of Natural Resources/Division of State Parks - Antelope Island Well Replacement - Project #27211510

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for construction of a replacement well system at Antelope Island State Park under Project #27211510, with bids due October 28, 2026, and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center (virtual participation available).

This is a standard low-bid solicitation with no set-asides or preferences stated. The scope includes constructing a pad for a new 8-inch diameter well, drilling to approximately 550 feet below ground surface, installing a well manhole and meter manhole, and connecting 6-inch pipes with valves and fittings from the new well to the existing 6-inch diameter water main. The contractor is responsible for obtaining all permits and inspections, including a fugitive dust plan and stormwater pollution prevention plan (SWPPP) from the Utah Division of Air Quality and Utah Department of Environmental Quality; permit fees are the contractor's responsibility. An additive alternate for a telemetry system with solar power is available for bidding.

The construction cost estimate is $370,000. The substantial completion date is March 31, 2027, with liquidated damages of $100 per day. A bid bond equal to 5 percent of the bid amount, executed on AIA Document A310-2010 form by a Utah-authorized surety, must accompany all bids.

All prime contractors are required to attend the pre-bid meeting. Questions are due October 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM; addenda are due by October 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM. Subcontractor lists must be submitted within 24 hours of bid opening via email to dfcmcontracts@utah.gov. All first-tier subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more must be listed with contractor license numbers. The contract incorporates DFCM's Standard General Conditions (August 2020, revised July 2023), which require Critical Path Method scheduling and monthly schedule updates with payment applications. Contractors must certify no forced labor products and are not restricted foreign entities under Utah Code 63G-6a-121. The project is tax-exempt.