Wasatch County- Pavement Preservation Project

Wasatch County Public Works is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the Wasatch County Pavement Preservation Project, a comprehensive pavement maintenance and rehabilitation initiative covering approximately 103,779 linear feet of county roadways. The project scope includes crack sealing (7 tons), soft spot repairs (200 square yards), hot mix asphalt patching (498 square yards), pavement markings and messaging, crosswalk and stop bar paint (90 linear feet), micro surfacing (279,229 square yards), and mastic patching (25 tons), with mobilization and traffic control services required as a lump sum bid item. Qualified bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of experience in similar pavement preservation work, provide three project references, maintain current local business licenses and Utah contractor licenses, carry required insurance coverage, and submit completed Contractor Information Forms and Certificates of Non-Collusion. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST at Wasatch County Public Works (1891 W. 3000 S., Heber, Utah 84032). Sealed bids must be submitted by Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST to the same address, with questions accepted through the Utah Procurement Place (U3P-Bonfire) platform until April 23, 2026, at 1:00 PM MST. Work must achieve substantial completion by September 18, 2026, with liquidated damages assessed at $1,500 per calendar day for delays. Wasatch County will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and reserves the right to award to multiple contractors if determined to be in the County's best interest, with work required to comply with APWA Standard Specifications and Plans (2025 edition) and UDOT 2026 Standard Specifications.

The solicitation does not identify any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility based on organizational type. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. Bidders must submit a 5 percent bid bond or certified check with their proposals, and upon contract award, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price. The contractor assumes responsibility for all site surveying, utility locating through Blue Stakes of Utah, safety compliance, materials testing, and environmental protection. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoices approved by the County Project Manager, with Wasatch County retaining 5 percent of all payments until project completion. The specific contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available solicitation materials.