Phase 1 Street Lighting Project

Written by Taggart Bowen on . Posted in Bids, Notices

RECEIPT OF BIDS: Separate sealed BIDS or Electronic Submittal using Sciquest for the construction of Phase 1 Street Lighting Project will be received by Sam Kelly, City Engineer at the City of Orem, Engineering Division, 56 North State, Orem, UT 84057, or opened electronically on Sciquest until January 8, 2019 at 9:00am and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud. The preferred method for submitting a bid is by using Sciquest at purchasing.utah.gov (Select the search bar > select Current Bids > enter “Orem” > search).

BIDDING QUESTIONS – Use Sciquest to submit questions and download documents relating to bid items, specifications, and other technical questions. The project engineer is Taggart Bowen (801) 229-7316. A mandatory Pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at 1pm at the City Center Development Services main offices.

OBTAINING CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained  December 11, 2018 on Sciquest under Phase 1 Street Lighting Project or at the City of Orem, Engineering Division, Development Services Offices, 56 North State Street, Orem, UT 84057.  There is no fee from the City to obtain the documents on Sciquest. There will be a $20 non-refundable fee for a copy of the specifications. (An additional $5.00 service charge will be assessed if the specifications are to be mailed).

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The WORK will consist of removing existing street lights along State Street, and replacing them with the new City standard light poles and fixtures.

SITE OF WORK:  The site of the WORK is located along both sides of State Street from Center Street to the south City boundary in Orem, UT.

Coating of Reach II Vault Piping RFP

Written by Taggart Bowen on . Posted in Bids, Notices

The City of Orem (City) is requesting proposals for a contractor to refurbish piping in City water line vaults. This Request for Proposals (RFP) is to obtain the services of a contractor to sand blast and paint water line pipe for the City of Orem, Utah.

1.1 Terms and Conditions

Proposal documents will be available online on November 26, 2018 at purchasing.utah.gov (select the search bar > select Current Bids > enter “Orem” > select search.) There will be a mandatory pre-proposal meeting on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the City Center (56 North State Street) Development Services Main Conference Room. We will meet briefly to review project scope, then have a site visit to a few water vaults. Sealed proposals will then be accepted online at Sciquest or by the Office of Purchasing, City of Orem located at 56 North State Street, Orem, Utah 84057 until 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Proposals submitted after this deadline will be rejected.

The City of Orem reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or any part of any proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City. The City assumes no obligation or liability for costs incurred by the responding firms prior to issuance of a contract. All proposals and all information submitted as part of or attached to any proposal shall become the property of the City and will be subject to the Utah Government Records Access Management Act.

Upon review, the contractor best meeting the needs of the City will be contacted for further action. It is anticipated that construction will begin after all contract documents are signed and returned to the City. Payment and performance bonds will be required. Construction must be completed by March 1, 2019.

1.2 Inquiries Concerning the RFP

Questions relating to the Coating of Reach II Vault Piping shall be directed to Taggart Bowen at 801-229-7316 or trbowen@orem.org. Questions relating to the RFP process shall be directed to Kent Allen at (801) 229-7131 or krallen@orem.org.

Architect Services for the Orem Family Fitness Center Remodel Project

Written by Taggart Bowen on . Posted in Bids, Notices

City of Orem requests proposals for a major remodel of the Orem Family Fitness Center, located at 580 West 165 South, Orem, UT. This RFP is part of a competitive procurement process, which helps to serve the best interest of the Owner and its consumers.  It also provides a Respondent with a fair opportunity for their services to be considered.

The City of Orem anticipates using a Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) for this project, and expects to select the CM/GC prior to the 25% design level of the project. The City anticipates that the selected architectural firm will assist the City in the selection of the CM/GC. The CM/GC will provide a Guaranteed Maximum Price at the 100% construction drawing level.

It is the intent that the construction project will be phased to accommodate the aquatic area to remain open during the construction time period and that other spaces will be out of service for as short of time as possible.

The renovated facility should enhance the quality of life of the residents of Orem City by providing positive activity spaces and programs for users while also creating a pleasing aesthetic structure and landscape and a more open and inviting environment for patrons. Desired improvements for the facility include a new entrance, administrative offices, family changing rooms, suspended running track, potentially an incline track, new fitness and exercise studios, racquetball courts (4-6 total), enhanced child care area, rock wall, indoor playground, community meeting space and natural lighting.

The City of Orem expects that the facility will contain energy efficiency LEED-type features, and will utilize sustainable building principles. It is not the city’s intent to seek LEED certification for this project. The facility will reflect creative design, connectedness to the community, and cost consciousness.

The City of Orem expects that the design will reflect current operational and maintenance efficiencies and promote customer service and safety.  

Proposal RFP documents will be available online on November 20, 2018 at purchasing.utah.gov (select the search bar> select Current Bids > enter “Orem” > select search.) Sealed proposals will then be accepted online at Sciquest and by the Office of Purchasing, City of Orem located at 56 North State Street, Orem, UT 84057 until ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­December 20, 2018 at 5pm. Proposals submitted after this deadline will be rejected. Respondents are requested to submit an electronic copy of the proposal through Sciquest and deliver three (3) bound copies, and one (1) Flash Drive or link to a Cloud Drive to the purchasing agent’s address listed below. The RFP must be received no later than December 20, 2018 at 5pm. 

If the proposal is sent by mail to the Purchasing Office, the Respondent shall be responsible for actual delivery of the proposal, to the proper office before the deadline. Proposals received after this deadline will be late and ineligible for consideration.  Following the deadline, the names of those responding to the RFP will be made public. 

Questions arising subsequent to the issuance of this RFP, that could have a significant impact on the responses to the RFP, shall be submitted in writing through Sciquest, Attn: Taggart Bowen. Questions and answers will be consolidated and provided to all Respondents on record as receiving this RFP.  All such questions should be received two (2) working days prior to proposal due date. Questions submitted after 5pm on December 18, 2018 will not be addressed.

Facility Tour – Owner will facilitate a mandatory pre-proposal meeting and tour of the facility on Tuesday December 4, 2018 at 8:30am for all interested parties. The tour will begin at the fitness center located at 580 West 165 South, Orem, UT.

Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for City of Orem Program Year 2019 CDBG Funding

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Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for City of Orem Program Year 2019 CDBG Funding

The City of Orem Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program estimate having approximately $705,000 to fund projects for the 2019 Program Year.

Pre-applications will be available on October 31, 2018 and final applications will be available on December 5, 2018.  The pre-applications and final applications will be available on the city’s website at https://orem.org/cdbg/.

Mandatory pre-applications are due on or before 5:00 p.m. (MST) Monday, November 26, 2018. Final applications will be due on or before 5:00 p.m. (MST) February 22, 2019.

Application workshops—ALL interested applicants must attend a “How to Apply” workshop. Staff will review application guidelines and the PY-2019 application process.

The workshop for applicants that plan to ONLY apply for City of Orem CDBG funding will be held on October 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. in the City of Orem Council Chambers at 56 North State Street, Orem.

Applicants that plan for apply for City of Orem funding and for one or more of the other CDBG entities funding in Utah County (City of Provo and Mountainland Association of Governments) will need to attend one of the following joint workshops:

  • October 23, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the City of Orem Council Chambers at 56 North State Street, Orem.
  • October 30, 2018 at 2:00 a.m. at the City of Provo Council Chamber Conference Room at 351 West Center Street, Provo

Eligible projects include construction, acquisition, and rehabilitation of affordable housing or public facilities; public improvements; neighborhood revitalization, providing public services, and economic development targeted to benefit low- and moderate-income families/individuals.

Eligible applicants may be nonprofit, governmental, and/or quasi-governmental agencies; housing authorities; for profit entities. Proposed projects must comply with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding criteria and priorities established in the City of Orem 2015 Consolidated Plan.

It is anticipated funding decisions will be made by City Council in April or May 2019. Funding awards and contract negotiations will occur between June and August 2019.

Approximate funding availability (based on PY-2018 funding):

  • $105,000 – Public Services (15% maximum of annual allocation)
  • $­­­­459,000 – Capital improvement/Nonprofit facilities, Economic Development, Housing Services, Code Enforcement

Projects and services must be delivered within City of Orem and/or benefit City of Orem residents.

Contact:

If you require technical assistance or have other questions about the application process please contact:

Kena Jo Mathews, Community Services Manager

City of Orem

56 North State Street

Orem, Utah 84057

(801) 229-7023

kjmathews@orem.org

 

Invitation to Submit Arguments for or Against General Obligation Bonds

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Invitation to Submit Arguments For or Against
General Obligation Bonds

The County General Election Ballot for the November 6, 2018 election will include General Obligation Bonds. The ballot title for the Bonds, will read as follows:

OFFICIAL BALLOT PROPOSITION FOR THE
CITY OF OREM, UTAH
SPECIAL BOND ELECTION

OREM FAMILY FITNESS CENTER AND LIBRARY HALL BOND


Shall the City of Orem, Utah (the “City”), be authorized to issue General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Four Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($24,500,000) (the “Bonds”) for the purpose of paying all or a portion of the costs of (a) acquiring, constructing, furnishing, and equipping renovations, additions and improvements to the City’s Family Fitness Center, including family friendly changing rooms, family oriented facilities, a suspended track and all ancillary and related improvements, and (b) acquiring, constructing, furnishing and equipping a Community Library Hall at the City Center Campus, including all ancillary and related improvements; said Bonds to be due and payable in not to exceed thirty (30) years from the date of issuance of the Bonds?


Property Tax Cost of Bonds: If the Bonds are issued as planned (and without regard to the existing taxes currently paid for existing bonds that will reduce over time), a property tax sufficient to pay debt service on the Bonds will be required over a period of thirty (30) years in the estimated amount of $41.65 per year on a $319,900 residence and in the estimated amount of $75.73 per year on a business property having the same value.

The City has other outstanding bonds for which a tax decrease would occur upon the retirement of such outstanding bonds, which may not occur if the proposed Bonds are issued. However, the combination of the retirement of the outstanding bonds and the issuance of the proposed Bonds, as planned, is expected to result in no (0.0) property tax rate increase on residences and businesses within the City from the current level.

The foregoing information is only an estimate and is not a limit on the amount of taxes that the City may be required to levy in order to pay debt service on the Bonds. The City is obligated to levy taxes to the extent provided by law in order to pay the Bonds.

FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS (YES)

AGAINST THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS (NO)

Any eligible voter may request to submit an argument for or against the Bonds in accordance with Utah State Code §59-1-1604. Requests to submit an argument must be filed with the election officer (Orem city recorder) no later than September 4th at 5:00 pm. Requests may be submitted at the Orem city recorder’s office at 56 North State Street, Orem, UT, or emailed to jbates@orem.org. For more information please contact the city recorder at 801-229-7298.

Invitation to Submit Arguments for or Against Orem Ballot Proposition #5

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The County General Election Ballot for the November 6, 2018 election will include a referendum on an Orem ordinance. The ballot title for the referendum, which will be designated as Proposition #2, will read as follows:


Proposition #5:
On February 13, 2018, the Orem City Council passed Ordinance No. O- 2018-0005 to rezone 9.58 acres at approximately 1000 South 400 West from the R8 residential zone to the PD-48 student housing zone. The PD-48 zone allows the development of a student housing village adjacent to Utah Valley University. The zone change will take effect only if approved by voters.
Are you for or against the zone change taking effect?

For ______ Against ______


Any eligible voter may request to submit an argument for or against Proposition #2 in accordance with Utah State Code §20A-7-402. Requests to submit an argument must be filed with the election officer (Orem city recorder) no later than September 4th at 5:00 pm. Requests may be submitted at the Orem city recorder’s office at 56 North State Street, Orem, UT, or emailed to jbates@orem.org. For more information please contact the city recorder at 801-229- 7298.


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