IFB - slick rock substation construction

The City of St. George issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB 26-283) for the construction of the Slick Rock Substation, a comprehensive electrical infrastructure project located at 133 S. 2060 E. St. George, UT 84790 in Washington County, Utah. The procurement encompasses site preparation and construction of concrete foundations, transformer containment pads, a control building, access gates, and a precast perimeter wall, with the contractor responsible for all excavation, grading, material installation, and site restoration per project drawings and specifications. Deliverables include structural excavation and backfilling, concrete foundations and piers with minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4,500 psi using Type V Portland cement, chain link fencing with gates, precast concrete decorative walls, and a complete control building equipped with electrical systems, HVAC units, battery systems, cable tray installations, and associated equipment. Key objectives require contractors to comply with geotechnical recommendations including over-excavation and replacement of surficial soils, use of structurally placed materials with 95 percent compaction per ASTM D-1557, concrete mixes designed for Sulfate Exposure Class S2 per ACI 318, and plastic piping for buried installations due to sulfate content. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 811 Red Hills Parkway, St. George, UT 84770, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification; questions are due by Friday, May 29, 2026; and bids must be submitted via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com by Friday, June 5, 2026. The City intends to commence construction within 30 calendar days of Notice of Award and complete the project no later than 120 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $250 per calendar day for failure to meet completion timelines or correct deficiencies within ten days of notification.

The procurement does not contain specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types, permitting any qualified general contractor to bid. All contractors and subcontractors must certify compliance with federal immigration employment laws under 8 USC 1324a and implement E-Verify procedures to confirm employment eligibility; violations constitute grounds for unilateral contract cancellation and potential suspension from City projects for one year, with contractors liable for all termination costs and damages. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5 percent of their total bid amount issued by a surety company licensed in Utah, with 100 percent payment and performance bonds required upon award from a corporate surety approved by the City. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, Motor Vehicle Liability of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, and Builder's All Risk insurance equal to the contract price, with the City of St. George named as Additional Insured with Primary & Non-Contributory coverage. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or waive any formality or technicality and will award to the lowest responsible bidder as determined by City ordinances. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents.