IFB - lizard wash park construction

The City of St. George, located in Washington County, Utah, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for comprehensive construction of Lizard Wash Community Park located at 5955 S Painted Ridge Parkway. The project scope encompasses site removals, earthwork, site grading, drainage infrastructure, utilities installation (water, sewer, irrigation, electrical), concrete flatwork, asphalt trails, raised planters, a restroom building, two pavilion options (30'x50' or 30'x30'), pickleball courts, sand volleyball court, parking lot, pedestrian bridge, landscape installation with desert climate-specific plant materials, irrigation systems, and all related work items. The bid schedule contains 154 base bid line items and four alternate bid packages addressing optional features including additional pickleball courts, pavilion modifications, south pond trail landscaping, and east/south trail completion. Bidders must submit detailed construction schedules demonstrating ability to meet project timelines, with construction commencing no later than July 13, 2026, and project completion by March 10, 2027. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT at 390 N 3050 E, St. George, UT 84790, with attendance required or automatic disqualification; questions must be submitted by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT, and all bid submissions close on June 11, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, and the successful bidder must execute the agreement and obtain all required bonds, certificates, and insurance within ten calendar days of notice of award.

All bidders must comply with federal employment eligibility requirements under 8 USC 1324a, complete E-Verify certification, and provide Certification of Legal Work Status documentation; subcontractors must submit certifications prior to commencing work, with violations subject to unilateral contract termination, one-year suspension from future City projects, and contractor liability for all termination costs. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount issued by a surety company licensed in Utah and appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department's current list (Circular 570 as amended), with the successful bidder required to furnish both a performance bond and a payment bond each equal to 100 percent of the contract price covering labor and materials. Required insurance includes Worker's Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), Motor Vehicle Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate), and Builder's All Risk Insurance equal to the contract price, with the City of St. George named as an additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage. The contractor must perform work valued at not less than 30 percent of the total contract amount with its own staff and must include all direct and indirect costs, overhead, profit, insurance, and permits within submitted pricing with no adjustments permitted for quantity variations. Liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day apply for failure to complete work within contract time and an additional $250 per day for failure to repair identified deficiencies within ten days of notification; a one-year warranty period from final acceptance is required with contractor responsible for correcting defects within ten days of notice. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the bid documents.