BD27-118 Plastic Seals & Wire Spools for AIS program

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing is requesting bids for a five-year contract to supply wire spools and plastic seals for the Wildlife Resources Division's Aquatic Invasive Species Program under IFB BD27-118, with bids due October 14, 2026.

The scope requires four-ply 30 gauge braided galvanized wire with an approximate outside diameter of 0.9mm, supplied in 500-foot or 1000-foot spools, and plastic Styrene seals in dark blue and orange with numbered systems, sized 25–35mm long and 8–11mm wide, equipped with metal locking mechanisms. Working samples of a minimum of 10 feet of wire and four seals of each color must be submitted prior to award for tensile-strength, flexibility, and compatibility testing. Based on historical usage, the state anticipates ordering approximately 500 wire spools and at least 50,000 seals over the contract period, though quantities are subject to annual variation.

Delivery occurs on an as-needed basis to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources at 1594 W. North Temple, Suite 2110, Salt Lake City, UT 84116-3154, with orders to be fulfilled within a reasonable timeframe upon contact. Vendors must guarantee pricing for a minimum of two years; price adjustments require submission at least 30 days prior to the effective date with documented market analysis. Pricing information is public; vendors may claim business confidentiality on other proprietary information by submitting both redacted and non-redacted versions.

The procurement anticipates a single contract award to the lowest cost responsive and responsible vendor. All responses must be submitted through the U3P online platform. Vendors must certify compliance with Utah Code provisions prohibiting economic boycotts and boycotts of the State of Israel and confirm they are not providing forced labor products or technology from restricted foreign entities. Award notification does not constitute a contract; only a fully executed purchase order or contract creates binding obligation.