UDOT RFP- Fiber Optic and ATMS Construction Services- IN LIEU OF

The Utah Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals for Fiber Optic and Advanced Transportation Management Systems (ATMS) Construction Services through a reissued request, UDOT260084MP-1, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026. Contracts will be awarded on a line-item basis for fast-turnaround, straightforward construction tasks across Utah, with multiple awards anticipated to ensure flexibility and responsiveness. The contract period runs through March 31, 2028, with no renewal options, and contractors must comply with UDOT-specific standards including Specification Sections 13553 and 13554 for conduit and junction boxes, as well as relevant traffic control and environmental requirements. Pricing must be submitted separately and locked for six months post-award, with any subsequent adjustments requiring formal documentation, a 30-day notice, and a mathematically justified link to applicable indices, applicable uniformly across all awardees if one contractor’s adjustment is approved. All contractors must demonstrate a minimum of two years of on-site fiber optic installation experience, hold nationally and state-certified credentials, and be trained in Work Zone Safety and SWIP, with failure to provide verifiable documentation resulting in automatic disqualification. Technical proposals must address each evaluation criterion point-by-point, with awards based on a trade-off model combining technical merit (60 points weighted by multiplier) and cost (40 points scored against the lowest bid using a non-linear formula). Proposers must achieve a minimum combined score of 70 out of 100 to qualify for award. Evaluation emphasizes demonstrated experience in fiber optic installation, adequate staffing and equipment resources, and internal policies ensuring safety and quality control. Contractors must submit mandatory certifications regarding debarment, conflict of interest, and tax liens via standardized forms, with affirmative responses requiring written explanations. No small business or socioeconomic status certifications are required, nor are Unique Entity Identifiers or SAM.gov registration needed. Proposals must be submitted electronically without compression or password protection, with a strict 50 MB file size limit per document, and the cost proposal must be entirely separate from the technical submission. All work must meet UDOT’s inspection and acceptance criteria at the project site, including successful OTDR and light source/power meter testing. Contractors are prohibited from assigning or subcontracting work without prior written approval, and failure to meet schedule, quality, or safety standards may lead to immediate termination and cost reimbursement. The State retains the right to reopen the solicitation to add additional