Ashley Central Irrigation Company - Canal Enclosure Proj.

Ashley Central Irrigation Company (ACIC) is seeking a qualified engineering firm to design and oversee the construction of a canal enclosure project in Vernal, Utah. The procurement opportunity, identified as NS19041CP, was posted on November 20, 2018, with a submission deadline of November 30, 2018, at 5:00 PM MDT. Interested engineering firms were required to submit a detailed statement of interest and qualifications directly to Wayne Simper, ACIC's President, at 44 West 100 North, Vernal, Utah 84078. The solicitation covers multiple commodity codes, including pipe piping and fittings, irrigation equipment, public safety and control equipment, professional engineering services, and utilities management. Potential respondents were expected to demonstrate technical expertise in canal enclosure design, construction oversight, and project management specific to irrigation infrastructure improvements.

The procurement opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors were identified in the available documentation. The solicitation was a courtesy posting through the Utah Public Procurement Place, with an emphasis that responses should be directed to ACIC directly, not the Division of Purchasing. While no specific budget range or award value was disclosed, the project involves comprehensive engineering services for a canal enclosure project, suggesting a potentially significant infrastructure investment. The procurement process requires vendors to carefully review all solicitation requirements and communicate directly with ACIC for additional information. The contract award details were not to be posted on the website, indicating that interested firms would need to maintain direct communication with the organization throughout the selection process.