Search Prop Addition Phase 2

Unified Fire Authority (UFA) is soliciting competitive sealed proposals to expand and enhance the existing Search Prop training structure at its Training Facility in Magna, Utah (RFP #2026-07), with proposals due October 21, 2026, and a mandatory pre-proposal conference on October 7, 2026.

The scope comprises constructing a complete second floor, adding two 40-foot Connex containers on the east side of the main floor, installing two staircases connecting the first and second floors, constructing walls per architectural plans, and installing doors and windows matching those on the completed main floor. All structural framing, connections, fasteners, and associated construction labor and materials are the contractor's responsibility. The facility is located at 3950 South 8000 West, Magna, Utah.

No estimated contract value is disclosed. The contract term is unspecified. Offerors must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, supervision, and incidental work; prices must include costs for materials, transportation, and delivery and remain firm for the agreement duration unless manufacturer prices increase, requiring written notice with updated pricing.

Evaluation weights: qualifications to meet requirements (30%), approach to services (20%), and fee proposal (50%). UFA will conduct oral interviews and onsite inspections with one or more offerors at its discretion.

The contractor must demonstrate related construction experience, particularly with structural modifications and modular or Connex construction, and provide a minimum of two references for comparable work completed within the past five years. Insurance requirements include worker's compensation, commercial general liability of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million in aggregate with UFA named as additional insured, and comprehensive automobile liability of at least $1 million per occurrence. Proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire at https://utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities by 11:00 AM (MST) on October 21, 2026. All proposals become UFA property upon submission and may be considered public information under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.