ITB 2026-9 - Lower Provo River Parkway Improvements

Utah County is requesting bids for construction and completion of improvements to the Lower Provo River Parkway in Provo under ITB 2026-9, with bids due September 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time. The project completion date is October 30, 2026, regardless of weather conditions.

The scope encompasses pulverizing, clear and grubbing, excavation, installation of untreated base course and HMA 3/8-inch pavement, fence removal and installation, bank stabilization across three areas, culvert removal, trail bench installation, utility collar raising, curb and gutter installation, concrete car stops, pavement marking, soft spot repairs, and trailhead parking lot expansion. Bid quantities include 147,089 square feet of pulverizing, 8,000 tons of untreated base course, and 2,800 tons of HMA pavement, with detailed specifications referenced in the project drawings.

Bidders must possess a current local business license and State of Utah general contractor license, and demonstrate a minimum of three years' experience with references to three similar projects. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the contract price. Utah County will retain five percent of all progress payments until project completion, with final payment due thirty days after approval by final inspection.

Eight contractors submitted bids ranging from $1.25 million to $2.40 million. The lowest bid is $1,249,610.18 (Stapp Construction Inc); the highest is $2,399,060.75 (SMM Excavation). Liquidated damages are assessed at $1,000 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date, except for delays caused by acts of God, criminal acts, utility company acts, strikes, or unusually severe weather. The selected bidder must execute the contract within five working days of award and commence work within five working days thereafter. Site visits are urged and expected of prospective bidders. Submissions are made through the State U3P website using the Bonfire eProcurement platform.