DFCM Construction - Standard Low Bid - Utah Tech University- Cox Auditorium Elevator Modernization- Project #27299640

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) is requesting bids for complete elevator modernization at Utah Tech University's Cox Auditorium under a standard low-bid construction contract, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. via the U3P website and a mandatory pre-bid meeting held September 3, 2026.

The construction cost estimate is $145,789.00. The scope requires complete modernization of the elevator system including reuse and refurbishment of the existing door hanger track, as clarified in Addendum 001 issued September 11, 2026. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum with their submission; the addendum also eliminated alternate bid options.

Contractors must submit a comprehensive list of all first-tier subcontractors with bid amounts of $20,000 or more within 24 hours of bid opening. All bidders must comply with State of Utah licensure requirements, obtain necessary permits including a fugitive dust plan and SWPPP, certify non-use of forced labor products and non-restriction as a foreign entity, and acknowledge the project is tax-exempt. Bid bonds equal to 5% of the bid amount must accompany submissions on AIA Document A310-2010; successful contractors must provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of contract sum on AIA Document A312-2010 within ten business days of contract receipt.

The contract incorporates DFCM General Conditions (effective August 2020, revised July 2023) governing scheduling using Critical Path Method software with activities not exceeding fourteen calendar days, shop drawing and product data submittals, safety protocols, insurance, bonding, quality control, and change order procedures. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per day for delays beyond the substantial completion date of April 23, 2027.

Contractors with contracts of $2,000,000 or more and subcontractors with subcontracts of $1,000,000 or more must comply with Utah Code 26B-3-909 health insurance coverage requirements, with escalating penalties for non-compliance including suspension from state contracting.

Two bids were received: TK Elevator submitted $126,111.00 (lowest) and Metro Elevator Utah Inc. submitted $134,369.00. Questions were due September 10, 2026. HCS Elevated, the project designer contact, is located at 1279 E Libra Street, Washington, Utah 84780, (801) 866-3299.