NS27-110 Tooele County School District - Sterling Elementary Fencing Upgrades

Tooele County School District is soliciting sealed bids for Sterling Elementary fencing upgrades under solicitation NS27-110, with bids due September 29, 2026 by 3:00 p.m. through the Utah Purchasing Website U3P-Bonfire platform. An optional pre-bid walkthrough is scheduled for September 15, 2026; questions must be submitted through U3P-Bonfire by 3:00 p.m. on September 22, 2026.

The scope includes removal and replacement of existing fencing, installation of new ornamental fencing and gates with exit hardware, installation of precast concrete caps, cast-in-place concrete work, selective demolition, concrete mow strips, sidewalk work, and landscape and irrigation repairs. The project is located at Sterling Elementary, 135–136 South 7th Street, Tooele, Utah. Critical hazards include a heated radiant walkway with embedded lines on the north side and around the kindergarten area requiring extreme care during excavation and post-setting to prevent damage.

The bid structure includes a base bid for removal of existing metal crash gates and installation of new 6-foot tall chain-link fence and gates; Bid Alternate 1 for ornamental fence and precast concrete cap replacement; two unit prices for cast-in-place concrete and precast concrete caps; and a 5% contingency allowance. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the base bid amount and a copy of their State of Utah Contractor's License. Upon award, the contractor must execute the contract within five days and deliver performance and payment bonds each in the amount of 100% of the contract sum within 10 days after Notice of Intent to Award. Liquidated damages are assessed at $500.00 per calendar day for failure to meet substantial completion and $100.00 per calendar day for shop drawings or submittals delayed beyond 90 days after Notice of Award. Bid validity is 60 days following bid opening. The project architect is MHTN Architects. The Tooele County School District reserves the right to reject any bid based on contractor qualification information, licensure status, quality history, financial resources, and proposed project staff qualifications.