The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency is set to award a $281,700 contract to Silver Sage Construction for the third phase of the South Main Street Lighting Improvements project. This decision, finalized in a notice dated Aug. 10, 2026, follows an initial bidding review conducted during a redevelopment work meeting on Aug. 5, 2026.
South Main Street Lighting Scope
The upcoming construction phase focuses on expanding illumination along a key corridor in Cedar City. According to a staff information sheet from Aug. 5, 2026, Phase 3 of the project will begin at the intersection of Cedar Knolls and South Main Street and continue south until it reaches Cedar Boulevard. This specific segment of the lighting initiative involves the installation of 11 new street lights on both sides of Main Street.
This work represents the third installment of a broader effort to improve street lighting along South Main Street. The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency confirmed that funding for these improvements is currently available within the existing RDA fund.
Bidding and Contractor Selection
The selection of Silver Sage Construction came after the city reviewed three competitive bids for the project. As detailed in a staff information sheet from Aug. 5, 2026, the bids received were:
- Silver Sage Construction: $281,700.00
- Doug Hunt Construction Inc: $296,500.00
- Advanced Construction and Design LLC: $302,420.00
While Silver Sage Construction submitted the lowest bid, city staff noted a procedural detail regarding their status. The company was not on the City's official plan holders list, which typically prohibits bidding under city website guidelines. However, staff recommended that this requirement be waived because the restriction was not explicitly included in the formal bid documents.
Project Budget and Contingencies
The contract award to Silver Sage Construction is subject to specific regulatory and administrative conditions. According to the city's Aug. 5, 2026, documentation, the award is contingent upon the contractor providing the necessary executed bonding, insurance documents, and verification of immigration status. Additionally, the Mayor must be authorized to sign the final agreement with the contractor.
The project's financial structure is supported by a total budget of $350,000 allocated from the RDA Fund, specifically under Account #57-40-730. After accounting for the construction contract and other projected costs, the city expects a remaining balance of $36,300 in the account.
Financial Breakdown
The project's estimated expenses include more than just the primary construction contract. The budget breakdown provided by city staff includes:
- Construction Contract (Phase 3): $281,700
- Materials Testing: $1,500
- RMP Service Extension (estimated): $10,500
- Miscellaneous/Contingency: $20,000
Total estimated expenses for the phase amount to $313,700, leaving a buffer within the $350,000 allocation.
Procurement and Outreach
The procurement process for this project involved extensive outreach to the local business community. According to the Aug. 5, 2026, staff report, local contractors and suppliers were notified of the project through several channels, including email, advertisements in the Spectrum newspaper, and via the official City of Cedar City website.
In addition to the three formal bids, the city's documentation noted significant interest in the project, with 5 contractors, 4 suppliers, and 4 plan rooms requesting the bid documents.
Meeting Details
The Cedar City Redevelopment Agency held its meeting to discuss these items at the Council Chambers located at the City Office, 10 North Main Street. The meeting was scheduled for 5:30 p.m., as outlined in the agency's business agenda.
