First Step House- Interior Renovations

This project will include interior renovations, including wallpaper removal and painting, new carpet and VCT flooring, bringing the stair railing up to code, two new ceiling lights in the upstairs living room, refinishing the kitchen cabinets and pony wall, and replacing basement bedroom paneling with drywall. A separate line item (Line-Item A) covers replacing the upstairs bathroom tub and shower with a tub/shower combination and replacing the vanity countertop.

At present, First Step House uses the building as a transitional housing facility. The project at 422 N 800 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84116.

Base Bid (Items 1-8)

1. Wallpaper and paint. Remove all wallpaper and adhesive throughout the building. Repair and skim coat walls as needed, prime, and apply two finish coats of paint to all walls, trim, and ceilings.
2. Carpet. Remove existing flooring and install new carpet and pad, per the Materials and Finishes table below, in the upstairs living room and all upstairs bedrooms, and in the basement living room and basement bedroom. Provide transition strips at all doorways and flooring changes.
3. VCT flooring. Remove existing flooring, prepare the subfloor, and install vinyl composition tile (VCT) in the upstairs hallway leading to the bedrooms, the dining area, the kitchen, the breakfast nook and the laundry room. In the main area between the dining area and the living room, the break between carpet and VCT is at the half wall in the center of the house. Install new base where needed.
4. Stair railing. Bring the railing at the stairs into compliance with current code, including handrail height, graspable profile, guard height, and baluster spacing.
5. New ceiling lights. Install two new ceiling lights in the upstairs living room, where none currently exist, including boxes, wiring, switch, and patching and painting.
6. Living room mirror. Remove the wall mirror in the living room. Repair the wall and paint to match.
7. Kitchen cabinets and pony wall. Strip, sand, and refinish the kitchen cabinets and pony wall with a water-based stain and a heavy-duty protective topcoat, per the Materials and Finishes table below. The new finish shall be darker than the current finish. Owner to approve a sample before work begins.
8. Basement bedroom paneling. Remove the white paneling in the downstairs bedroom, install and finish new drywall, and paint the walls.

Separate Line-Item A - Upstairs Bathroom

1. Remove and dispose of the existing upstairs tub and the existing shower.
2. Install a new tub/shower combination, including drain, overflow, and pressure-balancing valve and trim, by a licensed plumber.
3. Install new backer board, waterproofing, and tile surround.
4. Install new bathroom flooring to match the VCT flooring installed in the kitchen and other areas under Base Bid Item 3 (Armstrong Imperial Texture, 51830 Cottage Tan, per the Materials and Finishes table below), install new base, and repair, prime, and paint all walls and ceilings disturbed by the work.
5. Remove the existing tile vanity countertop and install a new vanity countertop, including reconnecting the sink and faucet. Countertop material and color to be approved by the Owner.
6. Reinstall or replace bathroom accessories as needed.

For all work: obtain all permits, follow lead-safe practices if required, clean up daily, and provide a 2-year workmanship warranty.

**Submission:** Bids for this project must be submitted to the Bonfire/U3P website by **3pm on November 26, 2026**. All bids will be reviewed by the Project Manager, or their representative, on November 30, 2026.

The contract is to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the request for bids. The Owner may award the Base Bid alone, or the Base Bid together with Separate Line-Item A.

This project will be a FEDERALLY FINANCED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. Requirements for prevailing wage rates and certified payrolls apply as it is subject to the Davis-Bacon Act.

All prime contractors participating in this project must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI) number and be registered on the federal System for Award Management (SAM) at sam.gov.

A Bid Bond and a Performance and Payment Bond are required for projects exceeding **$50,000**. Bid Security is 5%. The Performance and Payment Bond is for 100% of the total contract amount.

The successful bidder MUST furnish the Owner with certificates of insurance, with the Owner named as additional insured, within ten (10) days of Notice of Contract Award.

The work shall be fully completed within 30 consecutive calendar days after the receipt of the Notice to Proceed. Liquidated Damages: $200.00 per day following the established completion date until satisfactory completion.

Bids may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days immediately following the date of bid opening.

**Mandatory** pre-bid meeting attendance is required.