The City of Sandy, Utah, is seeking pre‑qualified contractors to perform extensive utility‑infrastructure work in 2027. The effort involves five distinct site locations where new water mains, storm‑drain concrete pipe, and associated structures (junction boxes, curb‑inlet boxes, fire hydrants, etc.) will be installed, existing infrastructure removed, and pavement restored. Contractors must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) by 11/18/2026; only those pre‑qualified will be invited to bid. The schedule calls for construction to start mid‑April 2027 and finish mid‑October 2027. Key evaluation criteria include Utah registration, minimum five‑year municipal utility experience, proven performance on similar open‑cut water‑main and storm‑drain projects, bonding capacity, and a clean litigation record.
• Scope: ~2,810 ft of 20‑in. ductile‑iron water pipe, ~2,000 ft of various reinforced‑concrete storm‑drain pipes, multiple junction/combination boxes, fire hydrant and water‑meter replacement, extensive asphalt, curb, and landscaping restoration.
• Locations: Five right‑of‑way corridors along 9400 South, Tramway Drive, Raintree Drive, 9675 South, and Hunt’s End Drive.
• Pre‑qualification deadline: 11/18/2026; notification of qualified firms by 12/9/2026.
• Bid documents released early Jan 2027; bid opening mid‑Jan; award early Feb 2027.
• Required experience: minimum three open‑cut water‑main projects (≥12 in.) and three open‑cut storm‑drain projects (≥36 in.) completed in the last six years in urban settings.
• Contractor must be Utah‑registered, have ≥5 years of municipal utility work, and provide bonding, financial, safety, and insurance documentation.