Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #SLCo SLP110326 - RFI

Preconstruction trade support for Salt Palace Convention Center renovation and rebuild

Salt Lake County is seeking trade partners for preconstruction support on the Salt Palace Convention Center renovation and rebuild in Salt Lake City, Utah. - Buyer and project: Salt Lake County is the project owner; the notice states the County is not conducting this procurement. - Trade packages: Metal panels; curtain wall and glazed assemblies; vertical transportation (elevators and escalators); telecommunications and electronic safety and security; and audio-visual systems. - Requested support: Contribute during design development through constructability reviews, trade coordination, BIM/VDC, schedule development, procurement and labor planning, cost modeling, and management of a negotiated Fixed Limit of Construction Cost (FLCC). - Construction phase: After design is complete, selected trade partners are expected to propose a fixed lump sum for construction-phase work within the negotiated FLCC. - Notable details: No OEMs, manufacturers, brands, part numbers, or quantities are identified. No product purchases are specified.

Description

Pre-construction assistance is requested for five trade packages for a partial remodel and rebuild of the Salt Palace Convention Center, including coordination with Smith Entertainment Group’s contractor where work affects the project. Selected trade partners will support design development through constructability and coordination, BIM/VDC, scheduling, procurement and labor planning, cost modeling, and management of a negotiated Fixed Limit of Construction Cost. The assistance phase is anticipated to run from December 2026 until construction documents are finalized and permitted, anticipated September 2027; construction-phase work is subsequently expected to be provided for a fixed lump sum within the negotiated FLCC. Proposals are evaluated through a competitive best-value process, and must be submitted through Building Connected by December 3, 2026; an NDA is required before solicitation documents are released.

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