Provo Airport Lighting Replacement Project

The City of Provo is soliciting professional engineering services for the Provo Airport Lighting Replacement Project - AIP 069, with solicitation number PR2026001027, posted on June 5, 2026, and responses due by June 30, 2026. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 541330 and follows a qualification-based selection process for professional services, where the award will be made to the proposal deemed most advantageous to the City at its sole discretion, not necessarily the lowest cost. The evaluation is structured around four weighted factors: Qualifications (30 points), Work Plan (30 points), Cost Proposal (30 points), and Schedule (10 points). Offerors must demonstrate the experience of their firm and key personnel, particularly the Project Manager, as well as a logical work plan with quality control measures. Cost proposals must include a detailed breakdown of labor hours, rates, material expenses, and incidental equipment, submitted separately and opened only after qualification evaluations are complete. Final scope and fees will be negotiated with the selected consultant post-selection. The project requires the design and delivery of a comprehensive engineering package including 50%, 90%, and final construction drawings, detailed specifications, contract documents, and a bid schedule to support procurement. All submissions must be made electronically via Bonfire in PDF format, adhering to a strict 20-page limit excluding cover letter, table of contents, and resumes. Proposals must be valid for at least 90 days and signed by an authorized officer with proof of binding authority. Compliance with Utah’s immigration status verification requirements under Code 63G-12-302 is mandatory for the proposer and all subcontractors. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability, workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, and commercial automobile liability with minimum coverage limits, all naming Provo City as an additional insured with waiver of subrogation. The firm must also comply with non-discrimination statutes including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, the ADA, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Proposal content is subject to public disclosure under Provo City’s GRAMA ordinance, and confidential information must be formally claimed. The project’s performance location is in Utah, with a Notice to Proceed targeted for July 2026 and final design delivery due by April 2027. Invoicing is required upon service completion, with payment due within 30