Lehi City Mountain Bike Skills Park at Shadow Ridge Design-Build RFP

Lehi City Corporation is seeking a design-build contractor for a mountain bike skills park project located at Shadow Ridge Park in Lehi, Utah. The Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2025-13) requires a comprehensive design and construction of a 4-acre mountain bike facility that will include two asphalt pump tracks (beginner and intermediate/advanced levels), a technical skills area with varying difficulty levels, and progressive downhill trails. Key project objectives include creating an adaptive mountain bike park that serves riders of all skill levels while integrating seamlessly with existing park infrastructure. Proposals are due by August 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM MST and must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire website. Respondents must provide a detailed proposal encompassing project team information, references, qualifications, project concept, timeline, cost proposal, and financial report. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the contractor's ability to develop a comprehensive design that incorporates safety considerations, adaptive mountain bike dimensions, and potential thematic elements (anticipated to follow a railroad theme).

The project has a maximum budget of $800,000, with any bid exceeding this amount automatically being rejected. Funding is provided by Lehi City and includes matching grants from Utah DNR and Utah County. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the project involves collaboration with Wasatch Adaptive Sports, which has volunteered to consult on design and construction. The successful contractor will be responsible for site assessment, design concepts, construction, signage, and coordination with a city-hired landscape architect. The contract will require comprehensive insurance coverage, performance and payment bonds, and adherence to the standard municipal services contract template provided in the RFP documentation. Contractors should note that the project involves developing a specialized recreational facility that must meet specific design and accessibility requirements while maintaining a sustainable and integrated approach to park development.