DFCM Construction - Prequalified General Stage II - Department of Veterans and Military Affairs - Veterans Cemetery Columbarium Expansion - Project #26361490

Only prequalified contractors listed by the Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management as of the solicitation date are eligible to bid on this project, which involves expanding an existing veterans cemetery by adding six new columbarium niche walls along with associated concrete walkways, landscape, and irrigation improvements. The estimated construction cost is $3,000,000.00, and bids must be submitted through the BonfireHub portal by the deadline of August 24, 2026. The work is governed by a comprehensive set of Contract Documents including drawings, specifications, addenda, and supplementary conditions, which establish the hierarchy of requirements and mandate strict compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The contractor is responsible for all aspects of construction, including planning, scheduling, subcontractor management, and coordination with the Architect/Engineer and DFCM, and must submit a Critical Path Method schedule, approved shop drawings, product data, and as-built documentation. All inspections occur at the project site and require advance notice to DFCM, with final acceptance contingent on full conformity to the Contract Documents. Payment requires submission of DFCM-approved Applications for Payment, adherence to retainage policies, and completion of lien waivers, affidavits, and insurance certifications prior to final payment. Key personnel changes must be approved in writing by DFCM, and subcontractor substitutions require Director approval based on specific criteria including absence of bid shopping and no cost impact to the state. Contractors must certify compliance with health insurance requirements for employees and provide documentation of licensed subcontractors. No formal FAR clauses, CLINs, or federal acquisition formats apply; the contract operates under Utah state procedures with no requirement for Unique Entity ID, CAGE codes, or socioeconomic certifications. The project site location is not disclosed in the available documents, and no FOB terms or packaging requirements are specified.