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Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project

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Notice of Availability & Public Meeting

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS), with assistance of Washington County, Utah, as the project sponsor, is considering proposed improvements within the Santa Clara Watershed. The proposed improvements include the construction of stream diversions and detention basins within the Dammeron and Diamond Valleys as well as other improvements within the Shivwits Band of Paiutes lands, including stream restoration, irrigation supply, and flood protection.

Washington County & USDA-NRCS will hold an in-person public meeting to provide information about the proposed project and to collect comments. Technical studies have concluded, and the Draft Plan-Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public comment. Download the fact sheet for full details.

Download Santa Clara Watershed Plan EA Project Fact Sheet

Come to Greater Zion
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Request for Bids on Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Washington County
Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

General Notice

Washington County (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Project:

Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

Sealed bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Washington County Commission Office located on the fourth floor of the county administration building located at 111 E Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770, until June 18, 2025 at 2:00 pm local time. At that time, the Bids received will be publicly opened and read in the county commission chambers located at 111 E Tabernacle St., St. George, UT 84770.

The Project includes the following Work to be performed in Zion National Park:

Construction of approximately 4,350 lineal feet of 6" C900 PVC sewer line, 145 lineal feet of 6" SDR 35 sewer line, 450 lineal feet of 4" C900 PVC sewer line, approximately 4500 lineal feet of 4" C900 PVC water line, 4,900 lineal feet of 2" conduit, 2,700 lineal feet of 3” conduit, concrete sewer manholes, combination air vac/valve assemblies, gate valves, and a concrete vault. The project will also include site work, removal of sewer pipe, removal of sewer manholes, and electrical improvements.

Bids are requested for the following Contract:

Zion National Park Sewer Improvements Phase 1

The Project has an expected duration of 75 days. Washington County is the Project Owner and intends to dedicate the completed project to Zion National Park. The Project must be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents and standards set by the National Park Service.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents

Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website:

https://planroom.sunrise-eng.com/#p/home

Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the designated website. Prospective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of registered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, addenda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

Mandatory Pre-bid Conference

A mandatory pre-bid conference for the Project will be held on June 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Zion National Park’s Maintenance office located inside the Park. Bids will not be accepted from Bidders that do not attend the mandatory pre-bid conference. Bidders shall inform the entry station attendant that they are bidding on the project to be granted access to the Park.

The latitude and longitude of the office are approximately 37.211449°, -112.989354°. If entering from the Park’s south entrance, make the first available left turn, continue up the road taking the left fork, and you’ll reach a parking lot just north of the maintenance office. See attached image for additional clarification.

If entering from the Park’s south entrance, make the first available left turn, continue up the road taking the left fork, and you’ll reach a parking lot just north of the maintenance office.

Instructions to Bidders

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, procedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents.

RFP for Greater Zion Public Relations Agency
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RFP for Greater Zion Social Media Coordinator

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As the main destination marketing organization for Washington County, UT, the Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office is seeking the services of a social media coordinator. The selected Contractor will work in conjunction with the Greater Zion marketing team, led by the Marketing Manager, Ed Aurrecoechea, to develop and implement a robust and comprehensive multi-channel social media strategy. The Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office reserves the right to refuse any and all proposals.

Download RFP for Greater Zion Social Media Coordinator
(RFP Packet with full details and information)

All bid proposals shall be submitted electronically. Please email an electronic version of your proposal with the subject line “Greater Zion: Social Media Coordinator RFP” to:

Ed Aurrecoechea, Marketing Manager
Greater Zion Convention & Tourism Office
Subject: Greater Zion: Social Media Coordinator RFP
Ed@greaterzion.com

Submittal must be received by 4:00 PM (Mountain) on or before May 22, 2025. All proposals shall be the property of the Owner and will become public record. If a bid proposal submission is received after this deadline, it will not be considered and will be rejected without any further action by the Owner.

Questions on bid submittals shall be directed to Ed Aurrecoechea, Marketing Manager, at Ed@greaterzion.com.

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Surplus Sale April 2025

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Happening Tomorrow!!!
Open to the Public – Washington County Surplus Sale
When: Thursday, April 10th at 8:30am to 4:30pm
Where: 4th floor of the parking structure 51 N 200 E, St George, 84770
Items include but not limited to: furniture, office supplies, electronics, tools, office décor, and more – All items sold “As Is”
Cash or Credit Card Accepted.

Following items are available but not limited to:

Washington County of Utah State of the County Tuesday, April 8, at 3pm Garden Room at Dixie Center Convention Center Speakers: Commissioner Gil Almquist, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Commissioner Adam Snow Register and Submit questions at www.tinyurl.com/WashingtonSOC Sponsored by St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce
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State of the County at 3pm on April 8, 2025

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On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 3:00pm, Washington County of Utah will hold its State of the County in the Garden Room at the Dixie Convention Center.

Speakers include: Commissioner Gil Almquist, Commissioner Victor Iverson, Commissioner Adam Snow

Register and submit questions at www.tinyurl.com/WashingtonSOC

Dixie Convention Center
1835 Convention Center Drive (DCC)
Garden Room
St. George, UT 84790
(Google Maps)

Sponsored by St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Washington Area Chamber of Commerce

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Dixie Convention Center
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RFP for Dixie Center Ballroom Texture Wainscoting and Skylight Replacement

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The intent of these Request for Proposals (RFPs) are to each select a contractor for the following Dixie Center projects:

To receive consideration, responses to these RFPs must be received no later than 4:00 pm on April 7, 2025. Electronic and hard copy proposals are each acceptable.

Attention: Jared Stephenson
Director
jareds@dixiecenter.com
Dixie Convention Center
1835 Convention Center Drive (DCC)
St. George, UT 84790
(Google Maps)
(435) 301-7788

Prior to the submission deadline, Washington County may amend or clarify the RFP in the case of any discrepancies or omissions. Any change will be posted as a formal written addendum on the Washington County website. In the event of a revision to the RFP after the closing date, candidates will have an opportunity to refine, submit or resubmit their proposals.

Contractors will be selected on April 11, 2025, with the actual start of work to be scheduled around the DCC’s event calendar.

Washington County Shooting Sports Park
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RFP for Shade Cover at Shooting Sports Park

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Request For Proposal for:
Shade Cover at Shooting Sports Park

Washington County Legacy Park is seeking proposals from qualified industry experts that can provide the design and construction of a shade cover at the Washington County Shooting Sports Park, on the Southern Utah Practical Shooting Range, located at 1134 S. Shooting Sports Park Rd, Hurricane, Utah 84737 (Google Maps).

Download details for RFP — Shade Cover at Shooting Sports Park

To receive consideration and responses to this RFP, the County must receive the proposal no later than 4:00 pm on March 7, 2025 (“Closing Date”). One sealed unbound original and one electronic copy of the proposal should be delivered to:

Attention: Susi Lafaele
Director, Legacy Park, and County Fair
Washington County Legacy Park
5500 West 700 South
Hurricane, Utah 84737
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Susi.Lafaele@washco.utah.gov (for electronic copy ONLY)

Facsimile or electronic proposals (other than that which accompanies the proposals above) will not be accepted. Courier or hand-delivered proposals should be dropped off at the south end of the Harmony Building of Legacy Park Monday through Friday, between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Late proposals will not be considered and will be returned unopened.

Proposals will remain sealed until 9:00 am on March 10, 2025, wherein sealed proposals will be opened publicly at Legacy Park Grafton Building in the Conference Room.

Washington County of Utah
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Notice of Vacancy Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board 2025

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NOTICE is hereby given that there is a vacancy for the following:

The vacancy will be filled through appointment by the Washington County Commission. One of the vacancies have a term expiring on December 31, 2025. One of the vacancies have a term expiring December 31, 2027.

To qualify for appointment to that Board, an individual must meet the following qualifications:

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen;
  2. Be a registered voter residing in the boundary of the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District.

Those wishing to serve on the Dammeron Valley Fire Special Service District Administrative Control Board should submit a completed Notice of Candidacy form (see link above) to the Washington County Commission on or before March 21, 2025. Submissions and questions may be sent via email or in-person to:

attn: Sarah Lloyd
Email: sarah.lloyd@washco.utah.gov
(435) 301-7006
Washington County Commission Office
111 East Tabernacle
St. George, Utah 84770
(Google Maps)

The County Commission intends to make appointments to this Board at the April 1, 2025, County Commission meeting.

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