DFCM Construction - Invitational - Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind- Springville Rubberized Playground- Project #27241230

The State of Utah’s Division of Facilities Construction and Management is soliciting bids for the removal and replacement of the existing rubberized playground mat at the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Springville, Utah, under project number 27241230 and solicitation number CR27002. This is an invitational procurement limited to three pre-approved contractors: Garrett Parks & Play, Big T Recreation, and Primary Park and Play. The estimated contract value is $83,000, with award based solely on the lowest responsive and responsible bid, which must include the base scope as well as two alternates: increasing the EPDM wear layer thickness from one-half inch to three-fourths inch, and replacing existing wood chips with the same rubberized safety surface. The contract employs AIA standard documents including A101-2017 for the agreement, A201-2017 for general conditions, E203-2013 for building information modeling, and A310-2010 for the bid bond, with performance and payment bonds to be submitted on AIA A312 form if awarded. The work must comply with ASTM F1292, ASTM F1487, CPSC Pub. No. 325, manufacturer specifications, and the State of Utah High Performance Building Standard, including IPEMA certification for fall height protection. The material specification requires a wear layer of UV-stabilized polyurethane-bonded EPDM particles at a minimum of one-half inch thick, supported by a substrate of 100% recycled SBR rubber with no foam rubber permitted. The project must achieve substantial completion by September 25, 2026, with liquidated damages of $100 per day for delay. All bids must be submitted electronically via the U3P portal by July 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM, accompanied by a bid bond equal to five percent of the bid amount on the AIA A310 form. A subcontractor list must be emailed to dfcmcontracts@utah.gov by July 31, 2026. Site access is restricted with no photography allowed without written owner approval, and the work area must be secured. Bidder certifications include affirmations regarding debarment status, compliance with Utah’s forced labor and restricted foreign entity statutes, site familiarity, and understanding of