Central Region Long Range Recreation Planning

The State of Utah is soliciting proposals for Central Region Long Range Recreation Planning through its new procurement platform, U3P Bonfire. This procurement seeks environmental management and professional engineering services, specifically targeting natural resources management, conservation strategy planning, and related consulting services including civil engineering, landscape consulting, and master planning. The solicitation (Cross Reference Number AS25-89) is open from March 13, 2025, 2:30 PM MDT to April 4, 2025, 2:00 PM MDT, with sealed responses required by the closing date. Potential bidders must register on the Bonfire platform at https://utah.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/177647, with any responses through alternative platforms being deemed non-responsive. The primary contact for the solicitation is Ann Schliep (aschliep@utah.gov, +1 801-957-7132), and the procurement involves commodity codes 77100 for environmental management and 81100 for professional engineering services. Bidders are recommended to view a 5-minute registration video and can seek technical support from the Bonfire Support Team at support@gobonfire.com if needed.

While specific set-aside designations or incumbent vendor details are not explicitly provided in the available documentation, interested firms should carefully review all solicitation materials for potential organizational restrictions or qualifications. The procurement appears to be structured as an open competitive bid for professional consulting services related to recreation planning in Utah's Central Region. Potential respondents should demonstrate expertise in environmental management, conservation strategy, and comprehensive master planning for natural resource areas. Though specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the current documentation, firms should be prepared to provide comprehensive proposals that outline their approach, capabilities, and cost structure for long-range recreation planning services. The solicitation suggests a comprehensive and complex project requiring advanced technical expertise in environmental and recreational planning, with potential for significant engagement in Utah's regional development strategies.