Suncrest Drive Transmission Line Improvements Project

Draper City Corporation's Engineering Division is procuring construction services through an Invitation for Bid for the Suncrest Drive Transmission Line Improvements Project. The scope of work encompasses the design and construction of two cast-in-place pressure reducing valve vaults with associated ductile iron piping, appurtenances, and electrical improvements at a third existing vault, along with site restoration and asphalt pavement restoration totaling 1,160 square yards. Key deliverables include blowoff boxes, storm drain connections, corrosion monitoring and cathodic protection systems, traffic control measures, and storm water pollution prevention plans. The contractor must complete all water tie-in and shutdown work by October 1, 2026, and finish all remaining work by November 30, 2026, with critical shutdowns limited to a maximum of two occurrences and requiring coordination with the City to maintain water supply to residents. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsible bidder while considering contractor experience, past performance with the City, and ability to meet critical schedule requirements. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 1:30 PM on May 14, 2026, at Draper City Hall Council Chambers, 1020 E. Pioneer Road; questions must be submitted electronically through U3P-Bonfire by 5:00 PM on May 21, 2026; and sealed electronic bids are due by 1:00 PM on May 28, 2026, with public opening immediately following. A 5 percent bid bond is required with submission.

The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations based on disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The contractor must furnish performance and payment bonds, each equaling 100 percent of the contract price, within ten calendar days of notice of award, and maintain general liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, automobile liability of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation as required by Utah law, with the City named as additional insured. Work is restricted to 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,000 per day for late completion, incomplete punch list items, unauthorized survey monument disturbance, or interruptions to public utility services. Mobilization is capped at 10 percent of the contract price. The bid structure includes 14 line items comprising 13 lump sum items and one unit price item for asphalt pavement; however, specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the procurement documents.