DFCM Construction - Standard Low Bid - Department of Natural Resources/Division of Wildlife Resources - Recapture Boat Ramp - Project #27328510

The State of Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a concrete boat ramp to replace an existing ramp in poor condition at N Radio Hill Road in Blanding, Utah, under solicitation number CS27007 with a project cost estimate of $400,000. The procurement follows a Standard Low Bid process under NAICS code 237990 and requires bidders to submit electronically via the U3P website by the deadline of July 30, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with contract execution contingent upon the submission of AIA Document A312-2010 Performance and Payment Bonds totaling 100% of the contract sum, secured by a surety compliant with UAR 23-1-1102, and delivered via email to DFCM within ten business days of contract issuance. The Contractor must also comply with DFCM’s General Conditions dated August 31, 2020, which govern all aspects of work execution, including scheduling, inspections, and payment procedures. The schedule requires Substantial Completion by October 30, 2026, and includes $400 per day in liquidated damages for delays. Work must conform to approved plans and specifications produced by Jones and Demille, including sawcutting and pulverizing existing asphalt, removing an 18-inch drainage pipe, installing 12-inch rip-rap and storm drain protection, and constructing reinforced concrete paving five inches thick with an untreated base course and compacted subgrade, along with three inches of HMA pavement using a half-inch mix. Payment is contingent upon submission of a detailed, non-frontloaded schedule of values approved by DFCM, followed by itemized Applications for Payment certified by the Architect/Engineer. Final payment requires an affidavit verifying that all payrolls, material bills, and other work-related indebtedness have been satisfied. The Contractor must adhere to DFCM’s insurance requirements, maintain a safety program, and secure approval for any changes to key personnel. All subcontractors performing work valued at $20,000 or more must be disclosed within 24 hours of bid opening, and the three lowest bidders must complete the DFCM Subcontractor List Form to remain eligible for award. Health insurance compliance is not required for this project as it falls below the $2 million threshold for prime contractors or