2026 Retaining Wall Project

The project involves the replacement and new construction of storm drain systems, sidewalks, curb and gutter, and related infrastructure at multiple locations in Bountiful, Utah, with a specific focus on installing a gabion retaining wall, excavating, and restoring asphalt pavement and landscaping. Work includes the removal and replacement of deteriorated storm drain components such as pipes, manholes, and inlets, alongside the construction of new 12-inch and 15-inch reinforced concrete pipe systems, ADA-compliant ramps, transition structures, and waterways. The retaining wall component, identified in Schedule 4, requires installation of a 55-square-foot reinforced concrete wall in compliance with Bountiful City standards for exposed surfaces, which must have a rubbed finish. All construction must adhere to the 2025 Edition of the Manual of Standard Specifications and Manual of Standard Plans published by the Utah Chapter of the American Public Works Association, including specific requirements for subgrade compaction at 95% minimum modified Proctor, use of epoxy-coated rebar, concrete class 4000, proper curing, and sawcutting procedures. The project is governed by strict compliance with Utah state laws, and bidders must submit a 5% bid security, along with performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract award, issued by sureties authorized in Utah with an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The estimated total project cost is over $1 million, and the work must be substantially completed by October 15, 2026, with a anticipated notice to proceed on August 3, 2026. All excavation activities require a 2-day advance notice to the Blue Stakes Center of Utah, and the contractor is responsible for all testing, retesting, and remediation of non-compliant materials, including core sampling for concrete if defective within 35 days of placement, as allowed by city protocols. Retainage of 5% is held on each monthly payment and released only after final acceptance of record documents and successful completion of the engineer’s punch list within seven days of its issuance. The contractor must maintain comprehensive records for three years post-completion and provide proof of compliance with Utah licensing requirements, workers’ compensation coverage of at least $1 million, and automobile liability limits of $3 million per accident. All bid submissions must be sealed, clearly marked, and delivered by the deadline, with no consideration given for oral, telephonic, or modified bids. The