IFB - SGES Guided Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) Under I-15 @ 400 East

The City of St. George, Utah, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a guided horizontal directional drill (HDD) project to install underground power conduits beneath Interstate 15 at the 400 East crossing, replacing existing overhead distribution facilities. The project requires qualified contractors to perform a specialized trenchless bore operation or approved alternative trenchless methodology that must conform precisely to stamped engineering plans regarding bore alignment, horizontal and vertical profiles, elevations, and offsets without deviation unless prior written City approval is obtained. The scope of work includes excavation and backfill of bore and receiving pits, traffic control acceptable to both UDOT and the City, potholing to verify existing utilities and bore alignment, installation of seven 3-inch HDPE Schedule 40 or IPS DR 13.5 continuous conduits (approximately 1,766 linear feet), placement of flowable fill if authorized, and restoration of disturbed areas, all to be completed within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed with liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day for delays. Bidders must possess proper contractor's licensing, submit a detailed construction schedule using spreadsheet or scheduling software, and provide a preliminary exhibit describing means and methods. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the St. George Energy Services Department Administration Building (811 E. Red Hills Parkway), with a site visit to follow; questions are due by April 21, 2026; and bids must be submitted via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com by April 24, 2026. Construction must commence no later than May 26, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder, with evaluation based on criteria contained in City ordinances.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on contractor types are detailed in the procurement documents; however, all contractors and subcontractors must complete Certifications of Legal Work Status and utilize E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility, and both the contractor and surety companies must comply with federal bonding requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation, and the project requires integration with existing UDOT right-of-way and infrastructure at the I-15 crossing, with the contractor responsible for obtaining all required UDOT and City encroachment permits. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond equal to 5 percent of the total bid amount issued by a surety company licensed in Utah, and a 100 percent performance bond covering labor and materials is required upon contract award; the contractor bears all costs for materials, labor, equipment, spoil disposal, drilling fluid management, traffic control design and maintenance, and environmental compliance measures. The specific contract value or budget range for this project is not disclosed in the procurement documents, though the pricing spreadsheet template includes line items for mobilization, borehole and tracking (271 linear feet), excavation and pit work, traffic control, conduit installation (1,766 linear feet), and flowable fill placement, with two add-alternate items for curb and gutter work and asphalt restoration totaling 40 linear feet and 240 square feet respectively.