22-03651JD Hose & Fittings

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 22-03651JD for a comprehensive hose and fittings management contract covering nine UTA maintenance shop locations throughout the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The procurement seeks a vendor to own, install, maintain, and stock inventory bins with a wide range of hydraulic, air brake, and industrial hoses and fittings, including acid, air, drill, marine, oil, chemical, mining, steam cleaning, spray, and hydraulic hoses. The contract will be awarded on a best-value basis, with evaluation criteria weighted at 60% technical factors (vendor management solution at 25%, warranty at 15%, and quality assurance at 20%) and 40% price. Key performance requirements include consigning, stocking, monitoring, and replenishing inventory at least weekly, filling out-of-stock items within 24 hours of notification, and providing regular usage reports and quarterly business reviews. The solicitation was posted on November 16, 2022, with proposals due on December 8, 2022, at 1:00 PM MST, and the initial contract term is three years with options to extend for two additional one-year periods, potentially totaling five years.

The RFP does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, and no disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) goal is identified. The contract will be funded through local sources, and vendors must submit a current W-9 form and UTA Tax Exempt Form as part of their proposal. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the procurement requires a dedicated, non-commission-based stock employee to service the UTA contract. Proposals are limited to 25 pages for the technical submission and must be submitted through the SciQuest procurement platform. The price sheet indicates a comprehensive catalog with estimated annual usage varying widely by item, ranging from 1 to 1,042 units, suggesting potential significant volume and value. Although a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the extensive inventory requirements and multi-year contract structure indicate a substantial procurement opportunity for the selected vendor.