Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project Along G Street from 7th Street to 9th Street in Freeport Center - Phase 3

The contract outlines the construction of a sanitary sewer improvement project along G Street from 7th Street to 9th Street in the Freeport Center area of Clearfield City, Utah, under solicitation number 2026B-07, with an estimated value of $540,000. The scope encompasses the full range of construction activities required to install approximately 310 lineal feet of 12-inch PVC SDR 35 sanitary sewer pipe in accordance with ASTM 3034, including the pneumatically installed 24-inch steel sleeve casing under the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way, which requires coordination with RailPros and strict adherence to railroad safety standards under 49 C.F.R. §243. Additional work includes removing and replacing fire hydrants, asphalt, base rock, and other finish amenities; reconnecting existing sanitary sewer laterals; abandoning outdated manholes; installing new manholes; performing trench excavation, shoring, backfilling with Controlled Low-Strength Material, and soil compaction; and submitting two USB copies of video inspections of the sewer line. All work must align with the Engineer’s Drawings and Specifications developed by CEC, Civil Engineering Consultants, PLLC, and comply with the Manual of Standard Specifications (2017 or newer), AREMA guidelines, Cooper E80 loading criteria, and UPDES stormwater regulations. The project demands stringent compliance with special contractual requirements, including a mandatory pre-construction conference, implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan with NOI filing if applicable, submission of site condition photographs and videos prior to work commencement, and full contractor responsibility for all subcontracted work, with a requirement that at least 51% of the total work be performed by direct employees. Bidders must submit bid, performance, and payment bonds each equal to 100% of the bid amount and ensure all insurance policies are issued by carriers rated A- or better by Best’s, with the City named as an Additional Insured using ISO CG 20 26, waiver of subrogation rights, and removal of punitive damages exclusions. A liquidated damages clause of $650 per day applies for delays beyond the completion date. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the BonfireHub portal by July 16, 2026, with the original bid bond delivered physically to the Clearfield City Recorder within 24 hours. Evaluation will be based on the most responsible bidder, emphasizing qualifications,