DFCM Construction - Invitational - Veterans Affairs- Payson VA Countertops Replacement- Project #26338490

This invitational procurement, identified as Project #26338490, is issued by the State of Utah’s Division of Facilities Construction and Management for the replacement of countertops, backsplashes, sinks, and hardware at the Veterans Affairs facility in Payson, Utah, with a construction cost estimate of $75,400.00. Only five pre-selected contractors—Northway Mountain Division, Strong Solutions, Rod Lewis Construction, Wade Payne Construction, and Wasatch West Contracting—are authorized to participate, and attendance at the mandatory meeting on June 11, 2026, at the project site is required. The solicitation, numbered CR26072 under NAICS Code 236220, requires all bids to be submitted electronically through the U3P website by the deadline of June 29, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT, with no late submissions accepted. A bid bond in the amount of five percent of the bid, executed per AIA Document A310-2010 or equivalent, is mandatory, and failure to submit it renders the bid nonresponsive. Bidders must also certify that no products supplied are produced with forced labor and that they are not a restricted foreign entity as defined by Utah Code 63G-6a-121, with all certifications signed by authorized officers and notarized where required. The scope encompasses demolition of existing elements while preserving millwork and warming equipment, followed by supply and installation of new components, aligned with applicable industry standards, and all work must comply with ADA requirements. The contract includes strict packaging and handling requirements, mandating manufacturer-original sealed containers with proper labeling for all materials, particularly insulation, piping, and plastic components that must bear NSF/ANSI 14 markings. Delivery must be coordinated to minimize on-site storage and prevent overcrowding, with secure storage provided by the contractor. A detailed Schedule of Values, based on CSI Divisions, must be submitted no later than seven days before the first payment application, allocating the contract sum across all work categories. Payment applications are to be submitted by the fifth of each month, covering work completed through the prior month, and must include mechanic’s lien waivers from all subcontractors. Substantial completion requires a comprehensive punch list, proof of occupancy permits, insurance changeovers, and workmanship bonds, followed by formal inspection and certification by the Architect. Final completion necessitates submission of finalized insurance documentation, pest-control