Backpack Electrofisher (Re-solicitation)

The State of Utah's Division of Purchasing and Division of Wildlife Resources issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a Backpack Electrofisher, solicitation number JH22-68, seeking to procure one backpack electrofishing unit for delivery to the Natural Resources-Wildlife Resources office in Ogden, Utah. The procurement specifically targeted fishing and aquaculture equipment with commodity codes 21110 and 49130, with updated specifications that included a tilt on/off switch capable of being disabled. The solicitation was opened on November 10, 2021, at 3:00 PM MST and closed on November 16, 2021, at 2:00 PM MST, with a strict procurement process following Utah Procurement Code and Administrative Code. Vendors were required to submit comprehensive vendor information, comply with mandatory minimum requirements, and provide necessary certifications. Communication with procurement staff was limited to the designated Division of Purchasing procurement officer to ensure a fair and transparent selection process.

The RFQ did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organization types. The contract was ultimately awarded to Smith-Root, Inc. on November 23, 2021, as the low-cost responsive and responsible bidder. While specific budget ranges were not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement was for a single backpack electrofishing unit. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The procurement process emphasized strict compliance with state procurement regulations, vendor qualifications, and cost-effectiveness as primary evaluation criteria. The narrow timeframe between solicitation and award (approximately two weeks) suggests an expedited procurement process focused on meeting the Division of Wildlife Resources' specific equipment needs.