Spitfire Storm Drain Improvement Project

The Spitfire Storm Drain Improvement Project, solicitation 26-08, is a construction contract issued by the City of Moab, Utah, for infrastructure improvements located on 100 West Street. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to remove an existing storm curb inlet and install a new double grate storm drain inlet connected to a manhole via HDPE pipe. Additional requirements include looping the culinary water main line, installing an air release assembly with a faux rock, and the removal and reinstallation of the concrete path, curb, and gutter. The project adheres to the 2017 Utah APWA and AGC Standard Specifications, with water line disinfection following AWWA Standards. The contract is awarded to the responsible bidder submitting the lowest responsive bid. Bidders must provide a bid security of 5 percent of the total bid price, and the successful awardee must furnish performance and payment bonds each equal to 100 percent of the total bid price. The project timeline is aggressive, requiring substantial completion within 30 calendar days and final completion within 45 calendar days following the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Administration of the project is managed by the City of Moab, with Didar Charles serving as the project designer and manager. Bidders are required to submit qualifications, resumes of key personnel, and an E-Verify agreement and affidavit as part of the solicitation process.