Salt Lake City Request for Bid SLCI26101 Clearing and Securing Real Property

Salt Lake City Corporation is soliciting competitive sealed bids under RFB SLCI26101 for a five-year contract to provide clearing and securing services for real property citywide, including the Community Reinvestment Agency. The primary objective is to abate urban blight and enhance public safety by securing vacant, unsecured structures and their immediate curtilage. The scope of work includes the removal of garbage and debris, the demolition of accessory buildings such as sheds and garages, and the temporary boarding of residential and commercial openings. Specific technical standards are required for boarding, including the use of 1/2 inch exterior grade plywood and 2x4 wood studs. Additional services may include graffiti removal, fence repair, and welding metal openings. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on the lowest total proposed cost and a requirement that the bidder's team possesses at least five years of relevant experience. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability of at least 1 million dollars per occurrence and Workers Compensation per Utah law, with coverage maintained for three years following project completion. Operational requirements include working between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., maintaining detailed daily logs, and adhering to a two-business-day response time for scheduling. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Bonfire portal, and the resulting agreement includes a price guarantee for the first two years.