Highland City- Storm Drain System

Highland City, Utah is seeking proposals for a Storm Drain Maintenance project through an Invitation to Bid (IFB) released on October 23, 2025. The procurement focuses on cleaning and maintaining the city's storm drain sump system, which comprises approximately 672 sumps with depths ranging from 8 to 12 feet. Contractors must demonstrate capability to use specialized equipment like vac-trucks capable of removing materials from manholes up to 20 feet deep. The project involves annual cleaning of one-third of the entire system over a three-year contract period, with monthly documentation requirements. Proposals must be submitted through Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) by November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Daylight Savings Time. Interested bidders must submit detailed fee proposals broken down annually, with a not-to-exceed total amount. Evaluation criteria will include review of financial statements, experience records, equipment availability, and insurance coverage. Questions about the project must be submitted to Chris Trusty at ctrusty@highlandut.gov no later than October 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be awarded to the most responsible bidder following a comprehensive investigation of each proposal. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the fee proposal must be structured on an annual basis for the three-year contract period. The procurement is specific to Highland City in Utah County and does not indicate preferences for local or small businesses. Contractors will be required to provide proof of comprehensive liability insurance and demonstrate technical competence in storm drain maintenance. The successful vendor will need to obtain written authorization for any services outside the original contract scope and fee structure. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the new maintenance contract.