RFP - city pool hydro tube stair replacement

The City of St. George, Utah, issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the complete replacement of three flights of stairs at the hydro tube facility of the outdoor City Pool located at 250 E. 700 S. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to remove and dispose of existing stair structures, fabricate and install a new stair system using either galvanized steel or stainless steel, and apply protective coatings and non-slip surface treatments. Deliverables include demolition of three stair flights with associated stringers, treads, risers, landings, handrails, and guardrails; fabrication of replacement stairs; application of primer and finish coating systems; and installation of non-slip surface treatments, with substantial completion required by May 8, 2026. Contractors must demonstrate experience in industrial stair replacement at aquatic facilities within the past five years and maintain a minimum of 30 percent of total contract work with their own staff. Evaluation criteria consist of five components totaling 100 points: Price (40 points) based on lowest responsive bid for complete replacement costs; Technical Approach and Methodology (20 points) assessing understanding of hydro tube requirements and material selection; Experience and Past Performance (20 points) requiring documented references; Project Schedule and Completion Capability (15 points) demonstrating ability to meet the May 8, 2026 deadline with detailed milestones; and Safety Plan and Regulatory Compliance (5 points) addressing fall protection, OSHA compliance, and environmental procedures. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the project site, with failure to attend resulting in automatic disqualification. Bidders must submit questions by March 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM, and proposals are due by March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM via sgcity-utah.bonfirehub.com.

The RFP document does not identify specific set-asides, disadvantaged enterprise designations, or restrictions on the types of organizations permitted to respond; however, contractors must certify compliance with federal employment eligibility verification requirements under 8 USC 1324a and utilize E-Verify procedures for all employees. All subcontractors must submit their own Certification of Legal Work Status prior to commencing work, and violations of federal immigration employment provisions may result in contract termination and suspension from City projects for one year. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Contractors are required to obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, motor vehicle liability of $1,000,000 per person and $3,000,000 per occurrence, and builder's all-risk insurance equal to the contract price, with the City of St. George designated as an additional insured. Performance and payment bonds equal to the contract price are required within ten days of notice of award from surety companies acceptable on federal bonds. The specific contract award value is not disclosed in the procurement documents, and contractors will be assessed liquidated damages of $250.00 per calendar day for failure to complete work within the specified contract time and an additional $250.00 per day penalty for failure to repair deficiencies within ten days of notification.