EMC Trail Head & Pony Express Traffic Signal Design

The project involves designing a fully signalized intersection at Pony Express Parkway and Trail Head Road in Eagle Mountain City, Utah, replacing four existing concrete roundabouts and islands. The scope includes removing existing crosswalks and signage, installing ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps, school crosswalks, and signage, as well as roadway modifications such as lane adjustments, curb and gutter work, storm drainage, and utility coordination with local providers. The design must incorporate traffic analysis, utility surveys, detailed plans, specifications, and cost estimates, with all bid documents completed by April or May 2026 to facilitate construction in the spring or summer of 2026. The contract size is estimated between 500,000 and 1.5 million dollars, with a mandatory bid bond of 5% of the bid amount, and approved contractors are required to post performance and payment bonds at contract signing. Insurance coverage must meet specified thresholds and remain in effect through project completion, and all proposals are due by December 15, 2025, via the Utah procurement portal. The solicitation emphasizes a comprehensive evaluation process prioritizing firm experience, project team qualifications, and approach, which collectively account for 70% of the scoring, with cost representing only 10%. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off, considering technical merit and overall project understanding. The contract will be administered by Eagle Mountain City, with key contacts including the Purchasing Agent, Melissa Yates. Bidders must submit organized proposals adhering to strict formatting and page limits, including a bid form, insurance certificates, and supporting documentation, all due electronically. The project requires compliance with applicable standards such as APWA, ADA, and city specifications, and involves coordination with multiple utilities and adherence to environmental and stormwater regulations. While the contract does not specify a federal contract type or include standard FAR clauses, it mandates conflict of interest disclosures, anti-collusion certifications, and detailed representations from proposers, with special requirements for personnel availability and organizational conflict disclosures.