First Step House- Interior Renovations

First Step House, a Utah nonprofit corporation, is soliciting bids for interior renovations at a transitional housing facility at 422 N 800 W in Salt Lake City, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting on November 12, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. at the project site and bids due November 26, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. The project is federally financed through a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and subject to Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements and HUD labor standards. Bidders must obtain a Unique Entity ID and register on SAM.gov, and all subcontractors must be verified as non-debarred. The jurisdictions listed are Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City.

Scope covers wallpaper removal and painting; new carpet and vinyl composition tile flooring; bringing the stair railing up to code; two new ceiling lights in the upstairs living room; refinishing kitchen cabinets and the pony wall; and replacing basement bedroom paneling with drywall. Line-Item A covers replacing the upstairs bathroom tub and shower with a tub/shower combination and replacing the vanity countertop. The building remains occupied during construction, requiring close coordination with the owner to minimize operational disruption. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with daily cleanup required.

A bid bond and performance and payment bonds are required for bids exceeding $50,000, along with certificates of liability and workers' compensation insurance. Completion is due within 30 consecutive calendar days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $200.00 per day for delays. The allowable general contractor markup on change orders is limited to 10%. Payment is withheld until all work is complete and compliance paperwork, including subcontractor documentation, is approved by Salt Lake City. Questions are due by email to khamlet@firststephouse.org by November 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and bid review occurs November 30, 2026.