IFB - Trip Hazard Removal

Jordan School District (JSD), located in Salt Lake County, Utah, is issuing Invitation for Bid (IFB) #26DB25-3 to procure trip hazard removal services on a districtwide basis. The project involves repairing all sidewalks and other surface trip hazards ranging from ¼ inch to 2 inches in height, with all repairs required to comply with ADA codes and specifications including sidewalk slopes not exceeding 1:20. The contractor must guarantee zero differential between slabs across the full face of raised edges, eliminate deteriorating fill materials, and immediately notify the District of any damage to adjacent landscaping, retaining walls, curbs, sprinkler heads, or utility covers with contractor-funded repairs completed within 24 hours if needed. Bidders must submit questions by Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MST, with all bids due electronically through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P) Bonfire portal by Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. The contract will commence upon bid acceptance and continue for one year with options for two additional annual renewals on identical terms and conditions for a maximum three-year contract period. Required qualifications include a minimum five-year experience requirement, appropriate workers' compensation and liability insurance coverage, and submission of tiered pricing based on three service levels (0-500 linear inches of feet, 500-1,000 linear inches of feet, and 1,000 plus linear inches of feet) with all pricing guaranteed for one year. The District will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the evaluation criteria presented in the IFB.

The solicitation documents do not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligibility to specific categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documents, indicating this may be a new initiative or transition to a new service provider. Bidders must comply with all Jordan School District Standard Terms and Conditions, including substantial insurance requirements (workers' compensation, $1,000,000 employee liability, $2,000,000 comprehensive general liability, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and $5,000,000 umbrella coverage with JSD named as additional insured), completion of a Vendor Information Sheet, submission of a Boycott Statement certifying compliance with Utah state procurement laws, and verification of URS post-retirement status if applicable. Additionally, contractors must acknowledge that sales to Utah School Districts are exempt from sales tax under Utah Code 59-12-104 and use the appropriate Tax Exemption Certificate (form TC-721G) when purchasing construction materials. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documents, with pricing to be determined through the competitive bidding process based on the scope of work identified and the tiered fee structures submitted by responsive bidders.