Bid guide
How to bid on the CVC Red Butte Elevator Modernization for the University of Utah
What the University is buying
University of Utah U Facilities is seeking a general contractor for the CVC Red Butte elevator modernization in Salt Lake City. The work covers general-contractor “owner items” or “work by others” not handled by the elevator contractor, supporting a plug-and-play modernization that meets current codes. No new walls, structure, or mechanical units are planned.
The estimated construction cost is $146,000. The building will remain occupied, and the general contractor will coordinate workflows with the elevator contractor. Door, frame, and hardware ordering may involve lead times; parking costs are the general contractor’s responsibility.
Key dates and the bid deadline
Bid documents are available starting October 2, 2026, at 5:00 PM on BidNet Direct. The mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is October 8 at 1:00 PM at the Red Butte main entrance reception desk, 300 S. Wakara Way, Salt Lake City. Contractors must attend to bid.
Questions are due October 14, 2026, through BidNet Direct. Electronic bids are due November 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The notice’s summary lists 4:00 PM ET, but its full instructions specify 2:00 PM; confirm the controlling deadline in the BidNet listing and submit well before the stated closing time. The contractor is responsible for ensuring the bid reaches the portal before closing.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for general contractors able to manage work that supports an elevator modernization and coordinate with an elevator contractor in an occupied building. Firms should be prepared to account for possible lead times on the new door, frame, and hardware, along with their own parking costs.
A 100% payment and performance bond must be included with the bid cost for bids over $100,000. The estimate is $146,000, so bidders should address the bond cost in their pricing.
How to access and submit a bid
Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct. The title and dates are public; sign in with a free vendor account to view the full notice, bid documents, and addenda. Submit the response electronically through BidNet Direct before the closing deadline.
Attach documents as separate files. The notice prohibits attachments containing embedded documents, including ZIP files and certain media files. For BidNet Direct portal questions, contact its support team at 1-800-835-4603, Option 2, or [email protected].
Prepare a complete, competitive response
Attend the required site visit and use it to understand the occupied-building conditions and coordination needs. Review the project documents and addenda, and submit project questions through BidNet Direct by October 14.
Build the price around the stated general-contractor scope, coordination with the elevator contractor, parking costs, and any applicable bond cost. Check that your bid includes all requested attachments as separate files, then allow time to verify that the electronic submission is complete before the portal closes.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from University of Utah – U Facilities; the original posting controls.