ITB 2026-7 - Soldier Pass Road Improvements

Utah County Public Works Department is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2026-7) for the construction and completion of roadway improvements to Soldier Pass Road, a 0.92-mile project located in Utah County, Utah. The scope of work encompasses improvements to both Soldier Pass Road (24-foot width) and Gravel Pit Road (22-foot width), requiring 6 inches of untreated base course and 3 inches of asphalt pavement with 1-foot shoulders on both sides, along with removal and replacement of an existing culvert with 40 linear feet of 36-inch HDPE pipe, installation of signage, and pavement markings. The 16-line item bid schedule includes estimated quantities such as 100 cubic yards of roadway excavation, 9,714 linear feet of shoulder grading, 4,880 tons of untreated base course, and 2,620 tons of asphalt. Qualified general contractors must demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience on similar projects, possess a current Utah contractor license and local business license, and provide proof of required insurance including commercial general liability coverage of at least $3 million per occurrence and cyber liability insurance with a $3 million minimum if handling county data. Bids must be submitted electronically through the State U3P Bonfire platform by Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 3:00 pm, with the deadline for submitting questions set for end of business May 19, 2026, and project completion required on or before October 15, 2026. Utah County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on adherence to specifications and roadway plans. Bidders are required to visit the work site before submitting proposals and must attend all preconstruction and construction conferences and weekly meetings.

The ITB does not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documents. The selected contractor must provide a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price and a payment bond equal to 100 percent of the contract price before contract award. The contractor assumes responsibility for all labor, materials, equipment, permits, traffic control, dust control, surveying, utility location and protection, testing, and compliance with American Public Works Association (APWA) 2017 standards. Utah County will retain 5 percent of all progress payments until project completion, with final payment due 30 days after approval of final inspection, and liquidated damages of $1,000 per calendar day will apply for failure to complete work by the October 15, 2026 deadline. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents.