SLCo ART123092 Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center- Stage 1 General Contractor- RFQ

Salt Lake County is seeking a general contractor through a two-stage Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process for the construction of the Larry H. and Gail Miller Arts Center in Daybreak, Utah. The project involves building an approximately 89,400 gross square foot regional cultural center that will include an 800+ seat proscenium theatre, rehearsal and event spaces, an art gallery, classrooms, administrative offices, and various support areas. The RFQ is designed to short-list 2-5 contractors who will be invited to submit detailed bids in Stage II. Proposal submissions are due on October 15, 2025, with bid documents to be distributed on October 23, 2025, and a Notice to Proceed (NTP) anticipated in January 2026. The contractor will be responsible for managing construction, subcontractors, site safety, quality control, and achieving LEED certification. Evaluation criteria will focus on 30% experience/references, 30% project construction team qualifications, 30% project approach/management plan, and 10% responsiveness to the RFQ. Contractors must be licensed in Utah and capable of meeting minimum responsiveness standards, with a 26-month construction timeline followed by a 1-year warranty period.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the county's ordinances include requirements for apprenticeship utilization and minimum labor standards. Contractors must provide at least 10% of labor hours from apprentices in various trades and maintain qualified health insurance coverage for employees. The project includes specific compliance requirements, such as drug and alcohol testing policies and safety programs compliant with Utah Occupational Safety and Health standards. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the project involves a significant investment, with the contract applying to projects exceeding $3,000,000. Contractors will be required to provide performance and payment bonds at 100% of the contract price, with the county retaining 5% of payments until project completion. The procurement emphasizes comprehensive vendor qualifications, including environmental compliance, past performance evaluations, and the ability to manage a complex cultural facility construction project.