IFB - various transmission poles foundation installation

The City of St. George is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the construction and installation of concrete foundations for transmission poles across four relocation projects located at I-15 400E, 700 S Bluff Street, I-15 900 S, and West Feeder Tonaquint in St. George, Utah. The procurement encompasses drilling, excavation, and installation of drilled pier concrete foundations to support steel transmission line structures, with the contractor responsible for providing all concrete, reinforcing bars, materials, labor, excavation, backfill, and disposal of spoils. The project includes five foundation items for designated poles (WF151, 24, 25, 20, and D1) plus a mobilization item, with the successful bidder required to commence construction within 30 calendar days of Notice of Award and complete all work within 60 calendar days from Notice to Proceed, subject to liquidated damages of $250 per day for schedule delays and $500 per day beyond the 45-calendar-day contract time. The contractor must demonstrate proper Utah contractor licensing, maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate, motor vehicle liability insurance of $1,000,000/$3,000,000, and Builder's All Risk insurance equal to the contract price, with the City of St. George designated as an additional insured with primary and non-contributory coverage. The bid award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all qualifications and submitting required documentation within ten calendar days of Notice of Award. Critical dates include a mandatory pre-bid meeting on March 3, 2026, at 9:00 AM at 811 E Red Hills Parkway, St. George, with written questions due by March 6, 2026, and bid submissions due on March 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types are identified in the procurement documents provided. All bids must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the total bid amount, issued by a surety company licensed in Utah and appearing on the U.S. Treasury Department's most current Circular 570 list, with the City of St. George named as obligee on a bond form acceptable to the City. Upon contract award, the successful bidder must furnish a 100% performance and labor and materials bond from an approved surety. The project scope requires the contractor to arrange and schedule all testing and inspection services for concrete materials and compaction at the contractor's expense, with costs for retesting due to non-compliance borne by the contractor, while the Owner will provide testing and inspection oversight. The contractor is responsible for all costs associated with permits, traffic control, temporary facilities, utilities, and site restoration, with work compliance required under City of St. George Standard Specifications, ACI concrete standards, ASTM material specifications, and all applicable federal and state safety regulations. No incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure integration requirements, or specific award values are disclosed in the available procurement documents.