4-Hydroacoustic SOW.docx

This is a Scope of Work (SOW) document prepared by the State of Utah for a hydroacoustic fish population assessment project utilizing BioSonics DT-X Extreme monitoring technology. The project encompasses the procurement, installation, and deployment of a complete hydroacoustic system to support fisheries research and management activities. The deliverables include a fully operational DT-X Extreme hydroacoustic system with transducers, GPS integration capabilities, and analysis software that supports multiple frequencies and high-resolution data collection. The system will be deployed to conduct transect surveys, detect fish targets, estimate population density, and analyze spatial distribution patterns. The procurement schedule indicates a purchase order in April 2026, with a delivery deadline of June 1, 2026, and system deployment scheduled for summer 2026. The State of Utah has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a Contract Without Competition, asserting that circumstances make standard procurement impractical and that this award is in the best interest of the procurement unit.

The total project budget is $75,000, which includes equipment costs, shipping, and setup expenses. The system must be fully operational upon delivery, capable of collecting acoustic data, integrating GPS information, and supporting data processing through proprietary fisheries assessment and GIS integration software. Acceptance criteria require that the delivered system meets operational standards for acoustic data collection and GPS integration. The project aims to provide non-lethal fish assessment capabilities to improve aquatic monitoring and support data-driven fisheries management decisions by state agencies.