IFB - Lake Avenue Storm Water Drywell Installation

South Jordan City in Salt Lake County, Utah, is seeking a qualified contractor to install a stormwater drywell system through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the Lake Avenue Storm Water Drywell Installation project. The procurement involves constructing a drywell system within an existing stormwater basin located east of Lake Avenue and south of South Jordan Parkway. The project's key deliverables include mobilization, site preparation, construction surveying, materials testing, ground boring for a 4-foot-diameter drywell sump, installation of approximately 50 feet of piping, and site restoration. Bidders must have been in business under the same name for four years and provide references for three similar projects. The bid is due on October 6, 2025, with an anticipated Notice to Proceed date of October 8th, and substantial completion required within 45 days of the notice. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire procurement platform, with a bid security requirement of 5% of the total bid amount. Evaluation will be based on unit pricing, with contractors required to be properly licensed in Utah and comply with employment status verification requirements.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total contract will be awarded as a lump sum with specified unit prices for each project component. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, including commercial general liability coverage of $2 million per occurrence and $4 million in aggregate, along with workers' compensation and automobile liability insurance. Liquidated damages are established at $500 per day for late contract completion, with additional penalties for public service interruptions. The contract includes a one-year warranty period, and final payment will be contingent upon submission of required documentation and completion of all project specifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the detailed bid schedule and technical specifications suggest a project of moderate complexity and investment for a municipal stormwater infrastructure improvement. The contract will require precise engineering execution, adherence to local municipal standards, and integration with existing stormwater management infrastructure.