GJ27-108 Deseret PID - Deseret Culinary Well Turnkey Drilling and Construction Services

The Deseret Public Infrastructure District is requesting proposals for turnkey drilling and construction services for the Deseret Culinary Well project in Grantsville, Utah, with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MT and questions due October 1, 2026. This is a public works construction contract based on unit prices in a bid schedule.

The scope encompasses drilling a new 16-inch drinking water production well to approximately 1,000 feet below ground surface using reverse circulation or approved drilling methods. Work includes mobilization, site preparation, conductor and permanent casing installation, well screen, geophysical logging, gravel pack and sanitary seals, grout application, well development, aquifer testing, water-quality sampling and laboratory testing, well disinfection, drilling-fluid management, temporary equipment provision, documentation, site restoration, and final cleanup. Completion is required within 120 days. The contractor bears sole responsibility for all due diligence, quantity and material takeoffs, verification of existing conditions, utility coordination, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws and regulations.

Evaluation criteria are Qualifications and Experience (22.5 points), Technical Approach (22.5 points), Project Understanding (15 points), Project Team (10 points), Schedule and Availability (10 points), and Cost Proposal (20 points). Cost points are calculated using a low-bid formula. Proposers scoring 80 points or higher in initial evaluation will qualify for interviews scheduled October 16, 2026. Notice of intent to award is expected October 19–23, 2026.

Submission requirements include cover letter, firm qualifications, completed bid schedule, relevant experience, project team information, technical approach, project schedule, references, required certifications, billing example, and draw schedule. Required insurance includes workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence / $3 million aggregate), and commercial automobile liability ($1 million combined single limit if vehicles are used). Proposals must be emailed to Shaun Johnson (shaun@sjcompany.net) and Evan Nelson (evan@sjcompany.net) with a 1 GB single-file upload limit.