REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) - SECONDARY CONTRACTING SERVICES
Notice Type(s)
Notice
Event Start Date & Time
April 26, 2026 07:00 PM
Event Deadline Date & Time
05/04/26 01:00 PM
Description/Agenda
TOWN OF CEDAR FORT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ)
SECONDARY CONTRACTING SERVICES
RFQ Release Date: April 26, 2026
Proposal Deadline: May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM MDT
1. Purpose
The Town of Cedar Fort is seeking sealed quotes from qualified contractors to serve as a
secondary water system contractor. The Town's current primary contractor will be contacted first
for all routine and emergency service needs. The selected contractor under this RFQ will be
contacted only if the primary contractor is unavailable or unable to perform the requested work.
2. Scope of Services
Services may include routine maintenance, emergency repairs, water line breaks, valve and
hydrant work, meter installation, service taps, and infrastructure upgrades. All work must comply
with Utah law and applicable municipal standards.
3. Secondary Contractor Status / No Guarantee of Work
The selected contractor will serve strictly as a secondary provider. The Town makes no
guarantee of minimum work, compensation, or call volume under this contract.
4. Required Licenses & Certifications
- Utah State Contractor License (utility/water classification)
- Utah Certified Water Distribution Operator (Level II preferred)
- Valid Utah Business License
- OSHA compliance documentation
5. Insurance Requirements
Minimum coverage required:
- Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate
- Automobile Liability: $1,000,000 combined single limit
- Workers Compensation: Statutory limits (Utah)
- Professional Liability (if applicable): $1,000,000
Town of Cedar Fort must be named as additional insured.
6. Indemnification Requirement
Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town, its officers, elected officials,
employees, agents, and volunteers from claims arising from Contractor's negligent acts or
omissions to the fullest extent permitted under Utah law. Indemnification shall not require
Contractor to indemnify the Town for the Town's sole negligence beyond what is allowed by
Utah law.
7. Utah Governmental Immunity Act
The Town retains all protections and immunities under the Utah Governmental Immunity Act,
Utah Code ยง63G-7-101 et seq. No provision of this RFQ or resulting agreement shall be
construed as a waiver of governmental immunity.
8. Termination for Convenience
The Town reserves the right to terminate any resulting contract for convenience upon thirty (30)
days written notice. Compensation shall be limited to work performed and accepted prior to
termination.
9. Proposal Requirements
Submit company profile, references (3 municipal), fee schedule, response time commitment,
equipment list, insurance certificates, and proof of licensing.
10. Submission Instructions
Sealed proposals must be received by May 4, 2026 at 1:00 PM MDT. Submit via email to
wcook@cedarfort.gov or deliver to Town Hall, 50 E Center Street, Cedar Fort, UT 84013.
11. Evaluation Criteria
Experience with municipal water systems, response capability, qualifications, compliance with
requirements, and pricing.
12. Standard Agreement
A copy of the Town's Standard Services Agreement (including indemnification, governmental
immunity, and termination provisions) will be required as part of the final contract and must be
accepted without material modification.
Issued by:
Wyatt Cook, Mayor
Cedar Fort Town
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should notify the Town Clerk, at 801-768-2147 at least 24 hours priors to the meeting.