EMC Walden Park Observatory

Eagle Mountain City is requesting proposals for construction of an observatory at Walden Park under RFP EMC-FY27-05, with sealed proposals due November 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM through the State of Utah's Public Procurement Portal and anticipated award on November 18, 2026.

The scope encompasses all supplies, materials, and construction services to meet approved construction plans and building permit specifications across 15 bid schedule line items: general requirements, concrete, masonry, metals, woods and composites, thermal and moisture protection, openings, finishes, specialty work, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, earthwork, exterior improvements, and landscaping. Contractors must review the detailed specifications document, geotechnical investigation report, permit set, and approved construction plans. Work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The contractor assumes responsibility for locating utilities and coordinating with utility owners.

Evaluation weighs pricing at 10 percent; firm experience at 25 percent; project team experience at 25 percent; functional approach at 20 percent; technical approach at 17 percent; and introductory letter completeness at 3 percent. Proposals must not exceed 15 single-sided pages in 11- or 12-point font, organized into five tabbed sections: letter of transmittal, executive summary, detailed discussion, cost proposal, and bid form with certificates of insurance.

A bid bond of 5 percent of the maximum bid price is required with proposal submission. Upon award, the contractor must provide 100 percent performance and payment bonds and maintain general liability insurance with $1 million per occurrence and $3 million aggregate limits, commercial automobile insurance, professional liability insurance, workers' compensation, and builder's risk insurance. A one-year warranty on all materials, equipment, parts, and labor follows substantial completion. Payment is made within 30 days of the contractor's approved request, subject to up to 5 percent retainage.

Questions are due October 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM, with answers posted October 22. Melissa Yates, Purchasing Agent, is the RFP Administrator at (801) 789-6641 or Myates@EagleMountain.gov. All vendor prequalification must be completed through EagleMountain.gov/purchasing prior to contract execution.