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Utah Tech University - Handrail Replacement Project
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Utah Tech University, in collaboration with the Division of Facilities Construction and Management, is soliciting bids for the complete removal and replacement of corroded iron handrails across campus ADA routes, walkways, elevated pathways, and stairs with new ADA-compliant stainless steel handrail systems. The project, identified as IFB #26-0803, requires contractors to provide all labor, materials, equipment, and engineering submittals for demolition, concrete modifications including saw-cutting and pouring 3,000–4,000 PSI footings, core drilling with non-shrink grout or structural epoxy anchoring, and the fabrication and installation of 1.5-inch diameter 304 or 316 grade stainless steel handrails per ADA 2010 Standards and IBC/ICC 2021 codes. All welds must be ground smooth, cleaned, and passivated; post spacing is to be 48 inches typical; rail heights must meet specific requirements for walkways, stairs, and ramps, including continuous gripping surfaces and required top and bottom extensions. The work must align with the existing surrounding concrete finish and comply with all applicable state and federal building codes. The bid must be submitted electronically through the Utah Public Procurement Place (U3P/Bonfire) platform by 5:00 PM MST on August 27, 2026, and must include three required PDFs: completed bid schedule and bid bond, Utah contractor license and safety/EMR documentation, and technical submittals including material cut sheets, anchoring specifications, concrete mix designs, and preliminary shop drawings. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 20, 2026, and an intent to bid must be submitted by August 14, 2026. Bidders must be licensed in Utah, have completed at least three comparable projects within the last five years, demonstrate proven experience with stainless steel fabrication and ADA-compliant installations, maintain a satisfactory safety record with acceptable EMR over three years, and possess financial capacity and bonding capability. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder per Utah Code § 63G-6a-603, although preference may be given to vendors holding an active Utah State Cooperative Contract and those who accept, without redlining, the university’s supplemental terms. Additional requirements include a 5% bid bond if above threshold, comprehensive liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and
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This solicitation is open to all licensed contractors. Priority or evaluation preference may be given to vendors holding an active Utah State Cooperative Contract for Construction/Maintenance Services. Vendors who hold an active State Contract are encouraged to include their State Master Agreement (MA/PD) contract number with their bid submission.
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