SLCo LIB134137 Library Operations Building Renovation - CONST

Salt Lake County is soliciting construction bids for renovation of an existing building to serve as the new Library Operations Building under project LIB134137, with bids due November 5, 2026. Salt Lake County's Construction Procurement Minimum Standards Ordinance and Apprenticeship Utilization Ordinance apply; for projects exceeding $3,000,000, contractors must comply with apprenticeship utilization requirements (minimum 10 percent apprentice labor hours per trade) and qualified health insurance coverage, drug and alcohol testing policies, and UOSH safety program compliance.

The scope encompasses comprehensive building renovation including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and finishing systems to bring the facility to code compliance and operational readiness. Construction plans and specifications establish technical requirements, material standards, and workmanship expectations. Contractors must submit a critical path schedule within five working days of receiving Notice to Proceed and conduct a pre-construction conference before commencing work.

Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price and maintain general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $4,000,000 per occurrence and builder's risk insurance covering 100 percent of the contract price. Monthly progress payments are limited to 95 percent of incurred costs, with a 5 percent retainer until final completion and acceptance. The County will issue a Certificate of Final Acceptance upon completion of all work and punch list items, with final payment due within thirty days. Bid prices must remain firm for the submission period.

All first-tier subcontractors must be listed within 24 hours of request and include license information under Utah Department of Professional Licensing (DOPL). Bidders must submit a Contractor Responsibility Questionnaire and three project references from comparable projects completed within the past five years demonstrating experience on similar-sized and scoped projects as general contractor. Liquidated damages provisions apply for failure to complete work within contract time. A Schedule of Values document establishes line-item cost breakdown across construction disciplines.