UDOT Mud Springs Access Road San Juan County

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Procurement Services Division, conducting through Region 4, is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) Solicitation #UDOT260263CN for the Mud Springs Access Road project in San Juan County along US-191 (milepost 113.85 to 115.15). The procurement seeks a single contract with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder to place granular borrow and untreated base course materials on a graded roadway to redirect traffic from Yellow Circle Road to Pack Creek Cutoff Road. The scope of work includes placing a 6-inch layer of granular borrow (estimated 7,300 tons) across a 22.67-foot-wide roadway and a 4-inch layer of untreated base course (estimated 4,200 tons) as the final 20-foot-wide surface with 2.0% cross slopes and 4H:1V side slopes. All work must be completed by August 14, 2026, with construction anticipated to commence following San Juan County's completion of rough grading and culvert placement before July 13, 2026. Bids are due May 18, 2026, and a preconstruction meeting will be held following bid award to address partnering, scheduling, submittals, and material acceptance. The bid schedule requires unit pricing for granular borrow and untreated base course items based on weight tickets, with mobilization costs provided as a lump sum item by San Juan County. Contractors must comply with UDOT's 2026 Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings, maintain workers' compensation insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate for commercial general liability, and provide E-Verify employment verification in accordance with Utah requirements. The Engineer of Record will be Trudi Morrey, and UDOT will conduct periodic site visits and material testing during construction with all deliverables F.O.B. Destination Freight Prepaid.

The solicitation documents provided do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information applicable to this procurement. No specific budget ranges or award values are disclosed in the available documentation, requiring interested bidders to submit competitive bids based on the estimated material quantities and project specifications outlined in the bid schedule. The procurement is governed by the State of Utah Procurement Code and Utah Administrative Code, with standard terms and conditions requiring contractors to maintain records for six years post-final payment and comply with all applicable federal and state laws. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract without cause upon thirty days' written notice or due to changes in available funds or applicable laws. Bidders must complete the Vendor/Customer Creation and Modification Form (FI170) to establish vendor profile information in the State of Utah's accounting system for payment processing via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or check, and must provide sufficient documentation demonstrating compliance with all stated specifications and requirements outlined in the complete solicitation package, including plans, standards, and the detailed scope of work.