DFCM Construction - Standard Low Bid - Southern Utah University- Multipurpose Electrical Upgrades- Project #27093730

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for building electrical upgrades at Southern Utah University with a construction cost estimate of $413,678.00 and a bid due date of August 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Attendance at a mandatory pre-bid meeting on July 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the FM Building in Cedar City, Utah is required for all prime contractors. Questions are due July 27, 2026, with addenda issued by July 30. Subcontractor lists must be submitted by August 7, 2026 within 24 hours of bid opening. For this project under $500,000, all first-tier subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more must be listed with their name, bid amount, work type, and Utah Department of Professional Licensing contractor license number.

The scope encompasses replacement of a medium voltage transformer (300 kVA, 12,470V delta to 208/120V wye), switchboard, distribution boards, and multiple panelboards (A through M) serving the multipurpose building. Work includes conduit routing, grounding systems, arc flash studies, and coordination studies from the medium voltage transformer to all branch panelboards. The transformer lead time shall not exceed four months from order placement. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, International Building Code, NFPA, and International Fire Code. The electrical contractor is responsible for all trenching, backfill, compaction, and concrete or asphalt cutting and replacement for underground installations. All power outages must be coordinated with Southern Utah University and documented in writing at least two weeks prior.

The substantial completion date is August 27, 2027. Liquidated damages are $500.00 per day for delays beyond substantial completion. A 5% bid bond is required on AIA Document A310-2010 or equivalent. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Contractors must certify compliance with state license laws, non-debarment status, and that no products supplied are classified as forced labor products or sourced from restricted foreign entities under Utah Code 63G-6a-121.