St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Rehabilitation Project

Uintah County, Utah is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit sealed proposals from qualified contractors and preservation professionals to perform rehabilitation work at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, located at 226 W. Main Street, Vernal, Utah 84078. The project scope includes repointing deteriorated stone foundation walls, which encompasses removal of deteriorated mortar, cleaning of masonry surfaces, and installation of compatible replacement mortar in strict accordance with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties and applicable historic preservation guidelines. All work must be completed by August 31, 2026, with construction limited to the window of June 1 through August 31, 2026. Mandatory submission requirements include proof of current Utah business licensure, active General Liability and Workers' Compensation insurance, two prior customer references for comparable work completed within five years, a detailed construction schedule with itemized bid sheets, completion of the Historic Preservation Rules Acknowledgment form, submission of the Vendor Information Form, and a written project approach detailing means and methods. Technical evaluation utilizes a 1,000-point scoring system with weighted criteria: experience (125 points), company profile (100 points), project schedule (100 points), project approach (175 points), and overall confidence (150 points); cost proposals represent a maximum of 350 points (35 percent) and are evaluated separately by the Purchasing Agent. Sealed proposals must be mailed or hand-delivered in a clearly labeled sealed envelope to the Uintah County Clerk-Auditor's Office, 147 E Main (Second Floor), Vernal, Utah 84078, with a deadline of 5:00 PM Mountain Time on Friday, May 8, 2026. Proposals will be publicly opened on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, during the Uintah County Commission Work Session.

The RFP documentation does not specify any designated set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, or other restricted categories of respondents, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The historic church, constructed in 1901 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, will require contractor compliance with established historic preservation standards throughout all execution phases, with failure to comply potentially resulting in corrective actions or other applicable remedies. The project is funded in part through a Certified Local Government (CLG) grant from Uintah County in partnership with matching grant support from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). The RFP documentation does not disclose the overall project budget or cost estimate. All communications must be directed exclusively through Uintah County Purchasing, and any change orders require prior written approval from the Uintah County Purchasing & Grants Department. The successful proposer will be responsible for all associated costs, including material removal, disposal, and maintenance of required insurance coverage throughout the contract performance period.