SLCo PWO124335 Boring for Traffic Signal Construction

Salt Lake County Contracts and Procurement, on behalf of the Public Works Operations Division, is soliciting bids for boring and directional drilling services to support traffic signal construction projects throughout Salt Lake County, Utah. The procurement seeks to establish a non-exclusive pool of up to five contractors who can perform directional boring for various infrastructure needs, including traffic signal installations, power connections, and street lighting. Contractors must provide comprehensive services involving directional boring for two-inch and three-inch conduits, installing concrete junction boxes, concrete flatwork, utility location, and landscaping restoration. Qualifications include submitting a 60-day project history, current construction commitments, safety plans with OSHA recordable case rates, and proof of compliance with applicable laws. A virtual pre-bid meeting is scheduled for December 10th at 11:00 am, and interested bidders must email Aaron Stone at astone@saltlakecounty.gov to request meeting access. The bid documents require detailed documentation, including unit pricing for various boring lengths and soil conditions, with bids due by December 30th, 2025.

The procurement offers potential preference points for vendors meeting specific criteria, including providing health benefits to employees and dependents and maintaining comprehensive veterans and companywide hiring programs. Vendors must carry specific insurance, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with Salt Lake County named as an additional insured. Performance and payment bonds will be required for each site-specific project. The contract will have a six-year term, with pricing firm for the initial twelve months and potential 3% annual escalation subject to County approval. While no minimum or maximum purchase quantities are specified, the County estimates approximately $300,000 in annual purchases. Contractors are prohibited from subcontracting directional boring operations and must provide a one-year warranty on completed work. Bid evaluation will focus on the lowest overall cost from responsive and responsible bidders meeting all qualifications.